Background The communication process of preparing patients and families facing
progressive neurodegenerative diseases for future illness has not been empirically …

Purpose of review: To present current knowledge and recommendations regarding
communication tasks and practice approaches for neurologists as they practice primary …

While some confusion may still exist in both the medical world and the public about what
palliative care exactly comprises, there is no question where it is headed. With the tripling of …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article reviews the evidence on integrating palliative care into
the care of patients with various types of serious neurologic illness, emphasizes the …

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 …

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 …

Objectives To compare characteristics and needs of inpatients with neurologic disease to
those with cancer referred for palliative care (PC) consultation. Methods This prospective …

Effective symptom control is impossible without effective communication. The most powerful
analgesics are of little value if health-care professionals do not have an accurate …

Life-limiting and life-threatening neurologic conditions often progress slowly. Patients live
with a substantial symptom burden over a long period of time, and there is often a high …

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 …