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 ...

The following is a summary of “Family perspectives and experiences on implementing telehealth in pediatric palliative care: a ...

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 ...

“Nothing good comes from comfort zones,” Megan Pratt, associate professor and family nurse practitioner track leader at the University of Nevada, Reno, said. “Great things come when you put yourself ...

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The PRECURSOR intervention appeared feasible/acceptable, suggesting a need for patient-centered conversation in incurable ...

BERLIN -- BERLIN (AP) — A doctor in Berlin has been charged with murder over the deaths of 15 patients under palliative care, prosecutors said Wednesday. He is also accused of trying to cover up the ...

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 ...

New data suggest that early integration of palliative care is increasingly being used in patients with advanced cancers, but use remains low overall.

Palliative Care Consult Service in a busy acute tertiary hospital, Fitzroy Assessing and reviewing patients to ensure they are appropriate for palliative care services Assessing patient care needs and ...

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