Increasing access to palliative care and improving care quality for patients with serious illness through effective leadership.

From RN to MD: Reflections on Interprofessional Communication from a Palliative Care Physician

Dr. Courtney Wagner reflects on her journey from nurse to physician, emphasizing the important role of communication in patient care and team collaboration.

In Case You Missed It: 12 On-Demand Events, Courses, and More (Summer 2024)

A review of CAPC resources from Summer 2024—plus, a special announcement.

Embracing the Beauty and Tension of Miracle Language

A chaplain explains the powerful role of miracle language for patients and families—and shares how to welcome it into your practice.

3 Proactive Strategies for Retaining a Passionate Palliative Care Team

Simple steps that palliative care leaders can take to encourage team engagement and inclusivity, and help identify risks of unexpected departures.

4 Ways Palliative Care Can Move Forward in the Post-Dobbs Era

A perinatal palliative care leader reveals the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade—and shares four ways that palliative care clinicians can keep moving forward.

Dr. Diane Meier on the History and Future of Palliative Care Research

Why Diane Meier, MD, is excited about the future of palliative care research and was inspired by the 2024 AAHPM State of the Science keynote.

How to Provide Excellent Dementia Care for Patients with Dementia—and Their Families

A dementia care program director shares lessons learned over twenty years of caring for people with dementia, and their families.

When Recovery Takes Longer: How to Incorporate Palliative Care in LTACHs

Why palliative care can be helpful for people in Long Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACHs)—and a roadmap for incorporating it into daily practice.

How the Mentor-Mentee Relationship Helps You Evolve as a Clinician

A seasoned clinical leader highlights the importance of mentorship throughout your career and shares advice on how to find a mentor, maintain the relationship, and more.

A Tribute to the Indispensable RN on the Palliative Care Team

A nurse leader shares important sentiments from palliative care RNs, and then offers four ways RNs can advocate for themselves in their careers.

Palliative Care in the Safety Net: Advice on Ensuring Access, Quality, and Stability

Creative and practical strategies for operating palliative care programs in the health care safety net.

Exploring Living Loss: How to Provide Support for Patients and Families

A social worker explains ‘living loss’ and provides five ways for clinicians to help patients, and their families, acknowledge and move through their grief.

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