Despite advances in medical care, Americans still often suffer from unnecessary pain, discomfort and lack of caring at the end of life. Improved provider education and increased public awareness can lead to better end-of-life care.
Palliative Care
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Advocates Call on Nurses to Take Leading Role in Palliative Care
September 27, 2012 | Story
As demand for palliative care grows, practicing nurses, nurse leaders and nurse researchers are needed.
Providing Support for the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Needs of Severely Ill Children and Their Families
August 30, 2012 | Story
A 1999 RWJF grant to launch a palliative care program blossoms into a highly successful multi-year initiative, as Debby Brauch, of SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis, relates.
Executive Nurse Fellow Alum Joins Revolution in Care for Dying Children
November 23, 2009 | Story
Jody Chrastek, M.S.N., R.N., C.H.P.N., co-created the first federally funded pilot program to educate nurses and other health providers about pediatric palliative care. The program is now a model for a nationwide project.