BackgroundIn addition to physical symptom burden, psychological suffering at end of life
(EOL) is quite pervasive. As such, the interdisciplinary team in our Palliative and Supportive …

In the midst of COVID-19, the nation has become increasingly aware of the impact of social
isolation on physical, social, spiritual, and psychological health. Older adults, especially …

Introduction Many of the essential practices in palliative care (PC) had to be adapted to the
COVID-19 pandemic. This global spread of the infectious respiratory disease, caused by …

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented
experience that has had profound impact and consequences for health care providers …

Palliative care is a crucial service within our medical system. The task of the palliative care
team is to explain a terminal diagnosis to the patient and to plan for end-of-life care, provide …

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many hospitals and treatment centers to temporarily
restrict or prohibit visitors to control viral spread. This article presents a case study of a …

Each year spring brings the expectation of new life and renewal. The extraordinary time
when winter eases away and we witness the emergence of another new year. In early 2020 …

Unprecedented conditions—massive numbers of casualties; forced separations during a
patient's final days; and denial of physical touch, final goodbyes, and traditional mourning …

New roles and ways of interacting with patients, families, and coworkers are but one
consequence of the current pandemic. This reflection written by a Palliative Medicine social …

As the world has rightfully focused on COVID-19 people have continued to die of other
things, and their needs and the needs of their loved ones have been overshadowed by the …