Paging Palliative Care: Barriers to Referral in Rheumatology
In a study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, researchers aimed to identify barriers rheumatologists faced when referring to their patients with serious illness to palliative care. Through survey responses, researchers found that rheumatologists often face uncertainty about when and how to refer, while palliative care providers report gaps in knowledge about rheumatic disease prognosis, treatments, and complications, highlighting the need for greater education and collaboration.