Articles for Tag: "palliative care"

Understanding palliative care 
Understanding palliative care
  • October 20, 2016
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Researchers find the often misunderstood service can increase quality of life and lower cancer patients’ depression levels.
5 things you should know about palliative care 
5 things you should know about palliative care
  • November 16, 2015
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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Learn more.
Have you made your wishes known?  Featured
Have you made your wishes known?
  • April 16, 2015
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It’s National Healthcare Decisions Day, a time to talk about end-of-life care.
Hospice and palliative care: What’s the difference?  Featured
Hospice and palliative care: What’s the difference?
  • October 7, 2014
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Although very similar, there are key differences between the two.
Joan Rivers’ death has people talking about advance directives  Featured
Joan Rivers’ death has people talking about advance directives
  • September 17, 2014
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Medical experts shed light on this important topic.
Most Americans don’t make end-of-life decisions 
Most Americans don’t make end-of-life decisions
  • December 11, 2013
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Race and education level influence advanced directive care planning, according to a new study.
What you should know about hospice care  Featured
What you should know about hospice care
  • December 6, 2013
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Find out why hospice care offers patients and families more than you may think.