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Hospice Care
Palliative Care Programs Could Boost Hospitals Bottom Line
Better treatment of sickest patients can save more than $300 a day, study says
End-of-Life Choices a Complicated Affair
Study shows family wishes, doctor preferences often enter into decisions
While Hospice Care Is Growing, Not All Have Access
Wealthier, better-educated communities have more facilities offering the end-of-life care, study finds
Cultural Beliefs May Keep Blacks From Hospice Care
Mistrust of medical system helps explain why many shun these services, survey finds
Hospice: An Overlooked Option
The vast majority of Americans forgo valuable end-of-life care
Breaking Down Barriers to End-of-Life Care for Children
Effective communication with doctors and respect for role of parents are key, survey finds
End-of-Life Hospice Care Underused
Many of the dying gain access too late or not at all, experts say
Hospitals Embrace the Hospice Model
The goal: Make the prospect of death as natural and comfortable as possible
Many Elderly Not Aware of Hospice Value
Providing information can ease end-of-life experience, study finds
Talking Together Brings Comfort to Terminally Ill
Innovative group sessions may fill much-needed gap in care
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