Background: There is growing interest in the application of palliative care principles to
improve care for patients and families affected by neurologic diseases. We developed an …

The palliative care needs of inpatients with neurologic illness are varied, depending on
diagnosis, acuity of illness, available treatment options, prognosis, and goals of care …

Neuropalliative care is an emerging subspecialty in neurology and palliative care. On April
26, 2017, we convened a Neuropalliative Care Summit with national and international …

Palliative medicine is a specialty that focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with
serious or advanced medical conditions, and it is appropriate at any stage of disease …

Palliative care is an approach to the care of patients and families facing progressive and
chronic illnesses that focuses on the relief of suffering due to physical symptoms …

Purpose This study aimed to develop a conceptual understanding of the specific
characteristics of palliative care in neurology and the challenges of providing palliative care …

This article reports a parallel survey of consultants working in the fields of neurology,
rehabilitation and palliative medicine, and explores the interface between the three …

Background: Patients with neurological disorders are the second most common patient
population to receive inpatient palliative care services after cancer; however, there have …

Incurable progressive neurological disorders cause immense pain and suffering for their
victims and families. The neurologist's role as provider of palliative care has rapidly evolved …

'This book will be a valuable resource for neurologists, providing them with a wealth of
information about symptom control, communication, end-of-life care and the ethical issues …