ObjectivesSubstance use disorders (SUDs) are frequently encountered in hospice palliative
care (HPC) and pose substantial quality-of-life issues for patients. However, most HPC …

Background: The majority of Palliative Care (PC) clinicians report recently caring for a
person with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The impact of an untreated SUD is associated …

Pain is a common, feared, and often undertreated symptom faced by people with life-limiting
illnesses. Those with substance use disorder are at an even greater risk of inadequate pain …

Context: Patients with cancer-related pain and concurrent substance use disorder (SUD)
present a unique set of challenges for palliative care clinicians. A structured forum for …

The spectrum of substance use disorders (SUDs) is characterized by increasing degrees of
craving, compulsive use, loss of control, and continued use despite harm (see Fast Fact# …

Background: Quality of care provided by hospice and palliative care agencies depends on a
thorough understanding of the patient, the family, their history, and current risk factors. It is …

The current opioid crisis in the United States is a major problem facing health-care
providers, even at the end of life. Opioids continue to be the mainstay treatment for pain at …

Background Access to palliative care is often limited for challenging and vulnerable groups,
including persons with substance use disorders. However, with optimized healthcare …

Background: Opioid misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs) including opioid use
disorder (OUD) are common and negatively impact quality of life. Hospice clinicians' …

Background: Opioids are the mainstay of treatment of cancer pain. With increased use there
have been concerns about rising rates of prescription drug abuse and diversion. Although …