Recent research has uncovered some of the leading barriers preventing greater pediatric palliative care utilization across underserved communities. Seriously ill children of color are among the most underserved patient populations, with a recent analysis digging into the focal points of systematic racial issues tied to health disparities. Children in racial and ethnic minority groups often […]

Education in palliative care principles for emergency department clinicians could likely improve care for seriously ill patients who present in the ED. Many seriously ill patients rely on emergency department visits to address symptoms that could be alleviated or reduced with effective palliative care, including pain, digestive issues and shortness of breath, among others. However, […]

An intensive care unit (ICU) stay often challenges everyone involved. Integrating palliative care could alleviate some of the suffering through symptom management, improved communication about goals, treatment and better training and resources for staff. As ICU admissions in the final year of life become increasingly common, the need for better holistic critical care is growing. […]

Canada-based Psyence Biomed has completed a merger with Newcourt Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: NCAC), making the palliative care-focused psychedelics company publicly traded in the United States. Psyence Biomed is a subsidiary of the Canadian biotech company Psyence Group Inc. Psyence is publicly traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange and has made natural psychedelic products the focus […]

Palliative care is an evolving field. Though long-established as a medical specialty, these health care services have yet to reach their full potential due to reimbursement pressures, poor awareness and staffing headwinds. However, in recent years palliative care has been gaining ground, as more payers, providers and patients begin to realize what these services can […]

Already, 2024 has brought a growing body of research in palliative care covering more ground on challenges linked to utilization and access, health disparities, lagging clinical awareness and other aspects impacting quality and care delivery. This year has kicked off with a host of palliative care studies at global and national levels. Data trends reflect […]

Palliative care clinical education avenues have expanded in recent years, but providers say the well may not be filling up quickly enough to meet demand. Communication and peer support elements are among the key training elements for palliative workforce sustainability and growth. Recruiting and retaining palliative care professionals can be a difficult feat for organizations, […]

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health recently developed a new palliative care team designed to help improve access and quality among underserved pediatric populations. The pediatric palliative team is taking a three-tiered approach to care delivery that includes building collaborative relationships with health care providers across the continuum, according to Dr. Justin Baker, division chief and director […]

Dr. Eduardo Bruera is a true pioneer in the field of palliative care.  Bruera founded the first academic fellowship program in palliative care at the University of Alberta in Canada. He later founded the Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston where he is […]

A key component of interdisciplinary palliative care is addressing patients’ emotional health. For patients dealing with cancer, this is essential. Research published in BMJ shows that cancer patients are at least twice as likely to experience depression and anxiety. According to a 2020 study by the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, alarmingly high rates […]