Patients and families tell us they need information, reliable access to help, and relief from distress so they can live as well as possible with their medical condition. Palliative care is the solution.

- Diane E. Meier, MD

Quick Facts Archive

2010:

Health Care Proxy vs. Living Will

What to Ask Your Doctor About CT Scans and Other Diagnostic Imaging Tests

When Is Surgery Unnecessary: Question and Answers

Palliative Sedation: Question and Answer

2009

Quality of Life

Palliative Care: What You Need to Know

Shortness-of-Breath

What Is Palliative Chemotherapy?

2008:

Planning for the Future: A Living Will Update

Being a Happier, Healthier Caregiver

Patient Advocate: An Important Role for All Caregivers

“Why Am I So Tired?” Fatigue in Patients with Serious Illness

Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You (or a Loved One) are Diagnosed with a Serious Illness

A Discussion About Delirium

Artificial Hydration and Nutrition: Answers to common questions about what to do if your family member can’t eat or drink

Is depression normal when you are seriously ill?

Talking with your doctor to get what you need and the answers you want

Why Pain is Bad

Tips for Family Caregivers

Part II: Medicare and Medicaid Tips for Better Care

Part I: Medicare and Medicaid Understanding What Is Covered

Morphine: Myths and Reality

How to Prepare Your Own Advance Directives

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