Though the obstacles are many, it’s worth the effort to provide palliative care to patients with heart failure, according to a new paper from the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA). The consensus ...

Home healthcare patients, caregivers and clinicians have significant knowledge gaps surrounding palliative care, which are contributing to poorer health outcomes for sick patients, according to a new ...

This update comes at a time when the healthcare industry is rapidly shifting toward patient-centered models, digital access, ...

A widow has said that while the hospice system is a fantastic service, improvements are needed to out of hours support services.

Deciding when to stop seeking curative measures and transition to palliative or hospice care is a deeply personal and often challenging decision. Understanding the differences between these types of ...

Rachel Yantzi is a Canadian nurse and mobile support technician. Rachel has a specialisation in paediatric and neonatal ...

If a doctor diagnoses you with a serious illness and suggests palliative care, don't jump to conclusions. It doesn't mean you have mere months to live, NIH News in Health emphasizes. Palliative care, ...

Admission to a palliative care ward usually signals nearing death - a prospect that often stirs sombre or uneasy emotions. Iris Ranke-Greve offers a refreshing and compassionate perspective. "It's a ...

India's aging population and rising chronic diseases highlight the urgent need for comprehensive palliative care policy ...

She said the long-term care facility has started a tradition to honour the lives of residents, akin to a hospital Honour Walk ...

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’ ...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories profiling the seven local charities that will benefit from the 2024 Holiday Hope campaign sponsored by The Carroll County Times and The Kahlert ...