Conducting goals of care conversations (GOCC) with specialty palliative consults (SPC) was associated with lower cost-related outcomes for both patients and hospitals, according to a September study ...

During her training at the University of Louisville, Paige Patterson thought she would be a hospitalist. She enjoyed handling acute care issues and spending time with patients but realized she ...

Many patients expect their primary care providers to take the lead and rely on their expertise for guidance in making decisions for the best care. Unfortunately, many primary care practices are not ...

Personalized care for the stress of serious illness. We use a comprehensive approach by focusing on the whole patient; addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual suffering of disease.

Dwight, 90, was enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan and lived at home with his wife. Over a period of six months, he made four visits to the local hospital emergency department (ED) and had two ...

Palliative care is a comprehensive approach aimed at enhancing the quality of life of patients and their families living with serious illnesses such as breast cancer. This approach includes assessing ...

INDIANAPOLIS – It is important that a healthcare team is aware of and understands a patient’s goals of care, both medical and personal. But that information, if documented, typically is not placed in ...

It is important that a healthcare team is aware of and understands a patient's goals of care, both medical and personal. But that information, if documented, typically is not placed in a standardized ...

Vilma A. Tripodoro does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

While South Africa is mourning the loss of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, who passed away at the age of 75, her passing raises another important conversation around palliative care. For fans, Mam’ ...

Mrs W was an excellent candidate for supportive care at home with a palliative component. She described her ordeal at the hospital, saying that the hospitalist suggested palliative care, but she was ...