Clinical speech-language pathologists (SLPs) may receive referrals to consult with teams
serving patients who have a severe and/or terminal disease. Palliative care focuses on the
prevention or relief of suffering to maximize quality of life for these patients and their families.
This article describes how the role of the SLP in palliative care services contrasts with more
traditional impairment-based rehabilitation roles. Consultative services related to
communication and swallowing should be informed by and align with overall palliative care …