Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Commentary
Change in end-of-life cancer care imperative
With the passage of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, changes to how cancer care is delivered are fast approaching. This...
From the Journals
Almost half of terminal cancer patient hospitalizations deemed avoidable
Nearly half of all intensive care unit hospitalizations among terminal oncology patients in a retrospective case review were identified as...
Conference Coverage
Low caregiver self-care linked with depression, anxiety
Key clinical point: There is increased anxiety and depression among family caregivers who do not take care of themselves. Major finding: Worse...
News
Antibiotic stewardship lacking at many hospital nurseries
The researchers identified several barriers to implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs, and themes such as unwanted coverage,...
News
FDA: New labeling warns against combining opioids, benzodiazepines
Prescription opioid pain or cough medicines and benzodiazepines will now carry the strongest available warning regarding serious side effects and...
Conference Coverage
End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues despite recommendations
Key clinical point: End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues unabated despite Choosing Wisely recommendations. Major finding: Three-quarters...
News
A new sort of consultant: Advising doctors, patients on California’s aid-in-dying law
News
Materials help families find support for children with serious illnesses
News
How physicians can reverse the opioid crisis
News
New CDC opioid guideline targets overprescribing for chronic pain
Nonopioid therapy is the preferred approach to manage chronic pain outside of active cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care, the CDC said.
News
Neurosurgeon memoir illuminates the journey through cancer treatment and acceptance of mortality
A neurosurgeon who had just completed his residency has left a memoir of his experiences as a physician, patient, and a dying man.