A lack of needed transfusion services was cited as why many hematologic oncologists are less likely to refer their patients with blood cancers to home hospice care.
Researchers find many still prescribed long-term disease-preventing medications
A pilot project of a protocol for optimizing care of the family at end-of-life.
Palliative care and end-of-life care are top research priorities for oncology patients and nurses.
Standardized palliative care consultations for patients with advanced cancer improved postdischarge activities and use of services.
Universal screening of women with gynecologic malignancies for early palliative care decreased the use of aggressive measures at the end of life.
Early palliative care significantly reduced the use of the intensive care unit in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life.
Live-streamed videos are a novel and forward-thinking approach for individuals to learn about end-of-life (EOL) planning and decision-making, according a study presented at the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Studies of end-of-life (EOL) care for pediatric patients have been limited to single institutions or lacked detailed clinical data. Therefore, researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study to examine predictor of, and trends in, high-intensity EOL care in this patient population.
A new card game helps patients and caregivers broach the difficult subject of end-of-life wishes and prioritize what’s most important in their planning.
