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 ...

Despite considerable efforts to improve the quality of end-of-life care in the United States, a new retrospective study led ...

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 ...

Completion of this class will result in the receipt of two (2) continuing education hours.

There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is ...

Since it’s based on individual needs, palliative care can differ from one person to the next. A care plan might involve one or more of the following goals: Palliative care aims to improve the ...

The demand to address these issues in palliative care is evident, yet barriers exist to adequately meet patients’ psychological needs. Objectives This article provides an overview of mental health ...

Taking into consideration length of the time from diagnosis to death or duration of the advanced stages it underlines the recommendations for early integration of palliative care. At different points ...

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 ...