Cancer Patients in Hospice Face Less Aggressive Treatment: Study
by Robert Preidt, Nov 11, 2014 at 4:00 PM • News
More health care strategies and costs seen for non-hospice patients at end of life
by Robert Preidt, Nov 11, 2014 at 4:00 PM • News
More health care strategies and costs seen for non-hospice patients at end of life
by Mary Elizabeth Dallas, Nov 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM • News
A third die within a week of beginning palliative care, experts say
by Robert Preidt, Nov 3, 2014 at 12:00 PM • News
Care preferences, prognosis, values, fears important to the ill and their family
by Robert Preidt, Oct 15, 2014 at 9:00 AM • News
They may choose aggressive therapy in attempt to have more time with children, study finds
by Robert Preidt, Jul 16, 2014 at 5:00 PM • News
Overuse of these drugs in hospice patients raises concerns about side effects, other issues
by Robert Preidt, Jul 7, 2014 at 5:00 PM • News
Best time to check out options is before you need them, suggests expert
by Robert Preidt, Jun 4, 2014 at 12:00 PM • News
Survey found nearly a third of health-care providers lacked confidence to discuss the topic with patients
by Robert Preidt, Dec 16, 2013 at 4:00 PM • News
If physicians are more likely to opt for this type of care for themselves, they're more likely to discuss it
by Robert Preidt, Dec 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM • News
Lack of awareness was most common reason cited for not having a living will
by Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter, Jul 8, 2013 at 4:00 PM • News
Study findings should serve as wake-up call for U.S. and its aging population, experts say
by Mary Elizabeth Dallas, May 20, 2013 at 6:00 AM • News
Separate report calls for more hospice care for terminal cirrhosis patients
by Robert Preidt, Apr 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM • News
Better awareness, prevention and treatment are crucial, experts say
by Serena Gordon, HealthDay Reporter, Apr 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM • News
Terminally ill patients in Washington state not rushing to get lethal prescriptions or use them
by Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Apr 1, 2013 at 4:00 PM • News
Many patients' charts don't reflect their final wishes, Canadian researchers say
by Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Mar 27, 2013 at 9:00 AM • News
Report highlights need for alternative care at end of life, expert says
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