Palliative Care Is NOT a Diagnosis: Why Language Matters
When you hear the word palliative, what comes to mind?For many people - and even for some healthcare providers - the assumption is this: palliative means terminal. But this misunderstanding…
Managing Nausea When You Can’t Swallow Pills
Nausea is miserable, isn't it? We are fortunate to have many anti-nausea medications to choose from these days. But what are you supposed to do when you have nausea that’s so bad that you can’t keep down the pills that are supposed to make your nausea better?
Palliative Care versus Hospice Care
What's the difference? Quite a lot!
The Role of Speech-Language Pathology in Hospice and Palliative Care
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can be your key to navigating some of the most common threats to the quality of your life when you’re living with a serious illness. Find out how in this post!
What is the Mission of Palliative Care?
"Doc, do you ever feel a conflict between your mission as a palliative care doctor and the mission of the intensive care unit?”
I Asked for Palliative Care! Why is a Hospice Calling Me??
What you may not know about many at-home palliative care programs, and why it could (accidentally) throw you for a loop.
Can You Get Palliative Care and Chemotherapy at the same time?
Let's clear up some misconceptions about the relationship between palliative care and chemotherapy.
What Can Palliative Care Do For Me?
Let's talk about what palliative care REALLY is - and how it can help you right now!