As the incidence of neurologic (particularly neurodegenerative) diseases continues to rise,
so too will the palliative needs in this patient population. To appropriately care for these …

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 …

Patients with neurologic illnesses are commonly encountered by palliative care (PC)
clinicians though many clinicians feel uncomfortable caring for these patients …

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 …

Serious neurologic illnesses are associated with significant palliative care (PC) needs,
including symptom management, complex decision-making, support for caregivers, and end …

The field of palliative care and the evidence to support its value has been growing
exponentially. In managing serious neurologic illnesses, there is increasing recognition that …

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

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 …

This chapter describes several features of palliative care that we believe can assist
neurologists in caring for patients with serious illness. These features include the importance …

Background and Objectives Despite significant advances in the treatment of neurologic
disorders, many conditions require complex care planning and advanced care planning …