News Bites
A Model to Improve Behavioral Health Integration into Serious Illness Care
Updated January 29, 2020 | By CAPC Staff
A recent article in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management addresses the importance of integrating behavioral health into serious illness care, due to the high prevalence of complex clinical and social needs. Stephanie Cheung, MD, et al., outline a model, "Behavioral Health—Serious Illness Care", which advances the work of other care models, expanding beyond primary care populations and settings.
Related Posts
View moreNew! State Reports: Palliative Care Access and Recommendations
New state-level reports providing information about palliative care access in your state, along with recommendations to improve it.
American Hospital Association Podcast: Palliative Care and the COVID-19 Pandemic
CAPC Director Dr. Diane E. Meier discusses COVID-19’s impact on caring for seriously ill patients.
A Beacon for Dark Times: Palliative Care Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai designed and deployed a telephonic support line to meet palliative care needs.