Despite considerable efforts to improve the quality of end-of-life care in the United States, a new retrospective study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers revealed that close to half of ...

Many Medicare patients with advanced cancer receive potentially aggressive treatment at the expense of supportive care, according to a study that analyzed Medicare records.

Palliative and end-of-life care is about understanding, supporting, and honoring each individual's journey. Here's how to ...

Dr. Greg Vigna Debridement for decubitus ulcers must align with treatment goals, with early reconstructive surgery recommended to avoid ris ...

The goal of palliative care is to manage this pain effectively. Opioid analgesics are considered the most effective treatment ...

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Objectives To explore the views and experiences of people who are homeless and those supporting them regarding conversations and approaches to palliative care Setting Data were ... and how useful this ...

Objectives The aim of this evaluation is to describe the components and results of urgent care planning in Coordinate My Care (CMC), a digital clinical service for patients with life-limiting illness, ...

Among those who faced these issues in the survey, 17% were unable to access recommended care, 15% experienced a decline in their health, and 28% ended up paying more than anticipated due to their ...

Terminally ill patients could choose assisted dying due to the lack of palliative care, a senior nursing chief has admitted. The head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) told Kim Leadbeater’s ...