New research in the April 2023 issue of JNCCN - Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that specially trained oncology infusion room nurses can improve advance care planning (ACP) ...

Palliative care reduces symptom burden and improves quality of life for patients with serious illness, and early palliative care is associated with improved care outcomes for these patients. Although ...

Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) from gynecologic cancer is associated with increased symptoms and short survival. A gynecologic oncologist’s approach to palliative care consultation in the setting ...

Palliative care, which has been gaining momentum in recent years, offers patients with life-threatening illnesses support and guidance throughout their illness, with as little suffering as possible.

Adopting an emerging model, a Pennsylvania skilled nursing provider is expanding its reach to include palliative and other support services for chronically ill residents. Exton Post Acute, a 120-bed ...

A nurse comforts a patient with cancer by actively listening. APP discusses the benefits of early integration of palliative care in patients with cancer as well as chronic heart, lung, and neurologic ...

This study compares a robust, culturally-based Palliative Care Tele-consult program to usual hospital care to determine whether a culturally-based Palliative Care Tele-consult program leads to lower ...

Palliative and hospice care both focus on supporting patients and improving quality of life. Palliative care can start at diagnosis, while hospice care supports patients nearing the end of life.

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare cancer of the bile ducts. The bile ducts carry bile from the liver to the small intestine, where it helps in the digestion of the fats in ...

Key features of palliative care include medication management, shared decision-making and goal-oriented care. Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting ...

John started his first appointment in the Neuropalliative Care Clinic with, “I want to talk about MAID.” In our clinic, his request for medical assistance in dying is common. As legislated by ...

We interviewed 15 gynecologic oncologists from 8 institutions in Chicago. They described a variety of expectations from palliative care consultation. Most frequently, they consulted palliative care ...