Quality communication about end-of-life care ensures that medical treatments or interventions align with patients’ values and preferences.

The journey toward the end of life brings with it various physical and emotional changes, many of which are difficult for loved ones to witness. One particularly unsettling phenomenon is the "death ...

How you approach end-of-life care for yourself or a loved one is a personal and important decision. You may consider hospice care, a death doula, or both to guide you during this time. Here’s what ...

I’ve been a practicing physician for 20 years. In this series, I share some of the best practices and helpful phrases I’ve learned for talking about bad news and end-of-life issues with patients. This ...

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