Parents of children receiving pediatric palliative care named quality of life as the most important goal of that care, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Early palliative care program in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients favors at-home and hospice deaths, reduces unplanned medical visits, and prolongs survival: a pilot study.

The study found no difference in physician communication scores between patients with advanced cancer and other illnesses, ...

Training Goals for Palliative Care Psychology/Counseling Service 1. Students will experience the integration of psychology services into an interdisciplinary team, will appreciate the dynamics of this ...

The strengths of early palliative care in supporting patients' and caregivers' coping and centering decisions on their goals and values remain valuable in the care of patients receiving cutting-edge ...

Who Determines the Stages of Palliative Care? The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized palliative care as a distinct specialty in 1990, separate from hospice. WHO described the goals of ...

Hospice of the Chesapeake announced a partnership with OnSite Medical House Calls on August 21, 2025, to provide in-home palliative care visits for patients with serious illnesses, combining expertise ...

Communication and advance care planning included documentation of discussions about prognosis, goals of care, palliative care, hospice, and preferred location of death.

Older adults with late stage cancer often prioritize quality of life and independence over survival time, which may change their treatment plan, an expert said.