Spirituality
Spirituality Christina M. Puchalski Palliative care is a specialty based in the whole person care model. Thus, care of the patient and family includes addressing psychosocial and spiritual needs as…
Management of Symptoms in the Actively Dying Patient
Management of Symptoms in the Actively Dying Patient Paul Rousseau Leigh Vaughan The obligation of physicians to relieve suffering is universal, particularly when death is imminent and the indignities of…
Caregiving in the Home
Caregiving in the Home Betty Ferrell Jo Hanson CAREGIVING Background In the United States, caring for the patient in the home setting has undergone marked shifts over the last 30…
Disorders of Sexuality and Reproduction
Disorders of Sexuality and Reproduction Mary K. Hughes INTRODUCTION Palliative care applies to the entire course of cancer, from diagnosis to death, and enhances quality of life (1). Bruner and…
Psychosocial Consequences of Advanced Cancer
Psychosocial Consequences of Advanced Cancer James R. Zabora Matthew J. Loscalzo All psychosocial care is palliative in nature. Attention must be directed to the realities of one’s life within their…
The Family Meetings
The Family Meetings Lori L. Olson Sumi K. Misra Mohana B. Karlekar Sara F. Martin INTRODUCTION The goal of excellent palliative care is to collaboratively meet the needs of the…
Communication during Transitions of Care
Communication during Transitions of Care James A. Tulsky Robert M. Arnold Palliative care aims to improve quality of life for patients and families living with serious illness. Good communication is…
Cultural Issues
Cultural Issues James Hallenbeck People experience health and illness in cultural contexts. A better understanding of culture helps the clinician avoid certain common pitfalls, thereby improving the chances of good…
Epidemiology and Prognostication in Advanced Cancer
Epidemiology and Prognostication in Advanced Cancer Paul A. Glare Iwant to die at home, Paul Newman tells his family as he’s given ‘weeks to live.’” So read the headline in…
