Hospice

Years ago, a colleague remarked to me, “I have appointments to see three pediatricians today.” I exclaimed, “I didn’t realize you could...

The discussion forums for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine have recently been dominated by heated reactions to the...

"Well, I'm glad we talked about options. Hospice sounds like it could give us what we're looking for, but I don't know...it's 'hospice.' ...

"Don't say the 'h' word!" the daughter exclaimed. "Um...what is the 'h' word?" I asked. "Hospice," she whispered. For many of us, the...

"I feel hope now that we have a plan." "I'm tired of coming back to the hospital. I want to get off this merry go round," Ms. W frankly...

How has your weight changed in the past year? When a person living with serious illness or advanced disease wants a meaningful response...

"That sounds exactly like what I would want. Hospice sounds like the way to go when it comes time." "I don't ever want to be started on...

"Physical therapy, get stronger, meet with hospice - that's a damn good plan." John glanced at his father sleeping comfortably in bed....

"I have to be honest. I don't know the difference between palliative care and hospice," an internist told me recently. It is no wonder...