Topic: Diane Meier

A new study finds palliative care doesn't put patients out of their misery; it puts the misery out of the patients.. A study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine found that palliative care - which includes talking to ...
A new study finds palliative care doesn't put patients out of their misery; it puts the misery out of the patients.. A study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine found that palliative care - which includes talking to ...

4 doctors awarded MacArthur genius grants

The MacArthur Foundation recognized Dr. Benjamin for "forging an inspiring model of compassionate and effective medical care in one of the most underserved regions of the United States" and for "ensuring that the most vulnerable among us have access to high-quality care ...
The South is the worst place to live if you're seriously ill, according to a new report that graded each U.S. state for residents' access to palliative care, a fairly new specialty that focuses on patients' quality-of-life issues rather than ...

Palliative Care Saves Money

) Remember Me Alzheimer's Home News Palliative Care Saves Money . The study finds hospitals can save more than $300 a day by using a palliative care program.. Palliative care once was only available to those at home in a hospice program, but ...