Palliative medicine specialist Laura Shoemaker, DO, believes that it’s key for physicians to begin a difficult conversation by finding out what the patient knows about their condition. “Ask what they’ve been told and what their understanding of that is. Find out what’s most important to them.”
What a Pig Can Teach Us About End-of-Life Care
A palliative medicine physician decided to get a pet pig to balance her emotionally draining job with some fun and silliness. She never predicted what it would end up doing for her dying patients.
Why Palliative Care Makes Sense for Outpatients with Advanced Heart Failure
Cleveland Clinic has launched one of the nation’s few outpatient palliative care services for patients with advanced heart disease. We share insights on its purposes and best practices.
Home Palliative, Hospice Services Provide Continuity of Care
Cleveland Clinic’s patients with life-ending illnesses benefit from programs that provide palliative care and hospice services in their homes.
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Palliative Medicine and Psychiatry: A Natural Alliance
Palliative medicine and psychiatry have a surprisingly large overlap in terms of approach, skills and treatment experiences. An appreciation of these commonalities helps both specialties and can lead to improved patient care.