Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/LPalliative care focuses on relieving distressing symptoms to improve the quality of ...

An international expert panel has developed the first consensus criteria for referral criteria for specialist palliative care ...

Innovative answers to the challenges of providing serious illness care. At the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, our researchers focus on seeking out innovative answers for palliative ...

A scientific statement has been published by the AHA regarding palliative and end-of-life care in patients with critical cardiovascular illness.

An Invited Commentary published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open highlights vital new consensus on when to refer dementia patients to specialist palliative care. The commentary, authored by Laura J.

Palliative care is sometimes called supportive care. It offers relief, support and comfort to people, both in and out of the hospital setting. Having palliative care doesn’t mean you will die soon. It ...

Ongoing shortages of opioid medicines are impacting palliative care patients, with some unable to access medications that typically relieve pain, distress and discomfort. Some people have ended up ...