palliative care

What We Get Wrong About Death, According To End-Of-Life Workers

Palliative care and hospice professionals discuss what the process is like — and their insights may challenge what you think about dying.
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Sometimes Treating Pain Is As Important As Treating Disease

Why 'palliative care' can make such a difference, and why so few people get it.
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How To Take Care Of Yourself When Your Parent Is Dying

These methods will help you practice self-care while being a caregiver for a parent with a terminal diagnosis.
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This Treatment Can Improve A Patient’s Quality Of Life. But It’s Not Widely Available.

One challenge: a shortage of trained palliative care providers.
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A Pediatrician Shares Life's Meaning From His Talks With Dying Kids

These children have already figured out what's important.
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It’s High Time We Research Medical Marijuana

The benefits of medicinal cannabis are clear and the federal government shouldn't interfere with Americans receiving vital treatment for chronic illness.
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Your Mental Health Suffers When Your Pet Gets Sick

Just more evidence that furry friends really are like family.
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Inequality In Access To Care Undermines Cancer-Control Efforts In Latin America

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Over One Third Of U.S. Adults Have Advanced Medical Directives

Everyone should have this conversation.
By Carolyn Crist, Reuters

4 Pieces Of Life Advice That Can Only Come With The Wisdom Of Hindsight

Some of Oprah's most successful guests share what they wish they'd known in their youth.
By Lisa Capretto, OWN