Palliative Care Works, So Why Is It Rarely Used? Follow the Money
In an article published in STAT, Drs. R. Sean Morrison and Mireille Jacobson shared that two-thirds of people living with a serious illness do not receive palliative care. They explore why palliative care teams aren't utilized more often, with a focus on funding, and recommend steps for making a difference the lives of patients with serious illness, and their families.