Hospices Work to Navigate Patients’ Use of Medical Cannabis

As more states legalize medical marijuana, hospice and palliative care providers are working to navigate the complex regulatory structure around a substance that remains illegal at the federal level. Even though a hospice is unlikely to prescribe medical cannabis, many patients have access to the drug from other sources. Providers are seeking more education and […]

Death Doulas Could Bridge Gaps to Hospice

Public misconceptions about the dying process may have reaching effects on hospice utilization. Developing ties to death doulas could help bridge the gap between patients and hospice providers as they continue to seek ways to improve access to care. A large proportion of adults in the United States have a limited understanding of hospice care. […]