Month: June 2021

A terminal diagnosis often brings with it a renewed sense of urgency about one’s life. Patients may feel a strong desire to make the most of the time they have left. This might include visiting family members across the country. For some it means catching up with old friends at one last high school reunion. … Read more

If you or a family member has a serious illness, treatment decisions often focus on attempts to cure their condition. But what about other needs, like relieving pain and improving quality of life? What about other life challenges that often come with an unexpected health crisis? That’s where palliative care comes in. Unlike treatments designed … Read more