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 ...

palliative care isn’t about “giving up” and it isn’t just for end of life. It’s about improving a patient’s comfort and quality of life throughout the entire treatment journey ...

Monique Chatman is a nurse practitioner at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center where her daily duties involve working with people receiving care. “As a nurse practitioner working in palliative ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care was the first hospice in Colorado ... and the Sentimental Journey, which averages $1,037, fulfills patients’ bucket-list wishes. “PPHPC never refuses ...

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 ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Hospice of Northwest Ohio will operate ProMedica's palliative care services ... access to expert compassionate care at every step of their journey.” Hospice of Northwest Ohio ...