Palliative care nurse and ward manager Sophie Brew works at a Sue Ryder Hospice, supporting people with terminal illnesses to ...

Just over a decade ago, the World Health Assembly unanimously resolved that palliative care is an ethical responsibility of health systems; however, access to palliative care remains abysmal in ...

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in March appointed Kristina Newport, MD, as chief medical officer for the organization. Dr. Newport currently serves as chief of palliative care ...

Hospitals are desperate to fill the role — and it only requires candidates to graduate from a certificate program.

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adults despite recent scientific advancements. Although people are living longer lives, there may be an adverse impact on ...

A German doctor has been charged with murdering over 15 people under palliative care; he has also been accused of attempting to cover up the crimes by starting fires in their homes.  Read More ...

Some of the fastest-growing careers lie in middle-skill roles like sterilizing surgical tools, yet too few people know about ...

Have you ever had a sign that was more than just a sign? I have. I was on vacation with my family out west and we had just ...

A psychology degree provides students with a highly adaptable skill set that can lead to jobs in health care, business, ...

Welcome to "Medical Mavericks," a series from MedPage Today featuring interviews with healthcare professionals working in unconventional fields of health and medicine.

Addressing social determinants of health and fostering multidisciplinary expertise are crucial for equitable oncology care.