Palliative care and hospice services have evolved across the globe in different contexts and
in different ways, although many of the challenges faced are similar. Comparison between …

The field of palliative care in the United States developed in response to a public health
crisis—namely, poor quality of life for patients with serious illness and their families—and …

Fundamental to measuring both the processes and outcomes of end-of-life care is that one
understand the context and distinct differences of that care. Measurement plays an important …

From 19th century roots, palliative care developed in the later part of the 20th century as a
social movement and medical specialty. Dr Cicely Saunders was central to its modern …

The failings of the American Health Care System in meeting the comprehensive needs of the
seriously and terminally ill have led to both professional and public efforts to improve end-of …

Objective. To identify psychometrically sound measures of outcomes in end‐of‐life care and
to characterize their use in intervention studies. Data Sources. English language articles …

Hospice and palliative care has evolved around the world as a method of caring that
uniquely meets the needs of patients and their caregivers. Hospice and Palliative Care …

Palliative care developed in the later part of the 20th century as a social movement and
medical speciality. Central to its modern development were the ideas of Dr Cicely Saunders …

A national dialogue is now in full flower on how to advance palliative care and expand
hospice ser vices in the United States. Driving this discussion are concerns about an aging …

The last quarter of the 20th century produced considerable advances in hospice and
palliative care. In many countries, specialist services developed, education programmes got …