Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Highlights
New developments and barriers to palliative care
The need for palliative care in the United States is projected to grow significantly in the next decades.
From the Journals
Hiccups in patients with cancer often overlooked, undertreated
When poorly controlled, persistent hiccups can affect a patient's quality of life.
Latest News
Doc accused of killing 14 patients found not guilty
The trial raised the specific issue of what constitutes a medically justifiable dose of opioid painkillers during the end-of-life procedure known...
Applied Evidence
Right place, right time: Facilitating end-of-life conversations
This guide offers tips and resources to help you to engage in end-of-life conversations that address patients’ needs and reduce the burden on...
Applied Evidence
Easing dementia caregiver burden, addressing interpersonal violence
Caring for aggressive patients with dementia can lead to exhaustion, fear, and burnout. These strategies can help improve the welfare of both...
Feature
Black-owned hospice seeks to bring greater ease in dying to Black families
Tennessee data shows that in Nashville just 19% of hospice patients are Black, although they make up 27% of the capital city’s population.
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One doctor’s psychedelic journey to confront his cancer
After psilocybin treatment, a person with cancer is often better able to talk about death and loss than their loved ones.
Feature
Electrocuted by 11,000 volts, now a triple amputee ... and an MD
“I had to believe that I deserved this love, that I wanted to be alive, and that there was still something here for me.”
From the Journals
Sharp decrease in opioid access for dying U.S. cancer patients
There was a 34% reduction in the number of opioid prescriptions filled per patient and a 38% reduction in the total dose of opioids filled near...
Latest News
Opioid prescriptions decrease in young kids, long dosages increase
Researchers found reduced rates of high-dosage and long-duration prescriptions for adolescents and younger adults; however, these type of...
Conference Coverage
Palliative care in the pandemic: How one hospital met the challenge
The palliative care team at the University of Texas at Austin adapted both patient care and medical education when the region became a COVID-19...