This article is part of our series on demystifying palliative care, where experts explain the process of end-of-life care in Australia. A diagnosis of a serious illness has a multitude of ...

There's also the emotional pain. Having palliative care to be with you through this journey – not only for you, but also for your family is very important. I tell my patients that when you're in ...

This year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology -- the world's leading oncology organization -- recommended palliative care for everyone with advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and ...

Chicagotribune.com readers participated in an online chat last week with Dr. Martha Twaddle, chief medical officer of Midwest Palliative ... Grief is a journey and there truly isn’t such ...

But we did it. The stairs to the bedroom is my Croagh Patrick these days. Palliative care is a new journey for me though there are thousands of people out there who have been receiving palliative ...

Millions of people worldwide are affected by life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, organ failure, neurological diseases and HIV/Aids, which cause them and their families great suffering and ...

“I want to raise awareness that palliative care can be a journey, it’s not just the last days of life.” Hospices across the UK are partially funded by the Government but rely on community support for ...

An additional €2m is being provided this year to improve the roll out of palliative care and provide better access in areas of the country which are still not properly served. A National Adult ...

The ‘Nilavu’ Palliative Care ... with their family members and care volunteers. Music sessions, magic and puppet shows will be arranged as part of the metro journey, according to a communication.