Power of Palliative Care: How Oncology Nurses Can Increase Referrals
Overview of a nurse-led palliative care referral intervention at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
An article published in Oncology Nursing News describes a nurse-driven palliative care referral intervention from an outpatient cancer center in Pennsylvania, which has demonstrated preliminary success in increased palliative care referrals.
A Hospice News article highlights how greater clinician and payer education around concurrent pediatric care could improve access, strengthen sustainability, and help families receive supportive services alongside curative treatment.
A study in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that hepatologists trained in palliative care can deliver outcomes comparable to specialists for patients with end-stage liver disease, creating more pathways to earlier access.
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