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Five common myths about palliative care and what the science really says

We may have heard it said, and in that curiously familiar tone, something along the lines of: “They’re having palliative care now.” And it’s almost as if the meaning of those words is so universally understood they need no further explanation. Most people simply assume they mean the person is now dying.

Yet, when a health professional suggests “palliative care” might be a useful addition to a patient’s care, they most likely mean something different.

So what is it the patient actually takes from the suggestion? We asked this question of people being treated for cancer in hospital, as well as their families. We wanted to explore people’s initial perceptions of palliative care…

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 Five common myths about palliative care and what the science really says

We may have heard it said, and in that curiously familiar tone, something along the lines of: “They’re having palliative care now.” And it’s almost as if the meaning of those words is so universally understood they need no further explanation. Most people simply assume they mean the person is now dying. Yet, when a health professional suggests “palliative care” might be a useful addition to a patient’s care, they most likely mean something different.

Pallimed

Pallimed is a blog of current palliative medicine, hospice, & end-of-life research and news. It is aimed at health care professionals but all are welcome.

BMC Palliative Care

BMC Palliative Care is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in the clinical, scientific, ethical and policy issues, local and international, regarding all aspects of hospice and palliative care for the dying and for those with profound suffering related to chronic illness.

GeriPal

GeriPal (Geriatrics and Palliative care) is a forum for discourse, recent news and research, and freethinking commentary. Our objectives are: 1) to create an online community of interdisciplinary providers interested in geriatrics or palliative care; 2) to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas and disruptive commentary that changes clinical practice and health care policy; and 3) to change the world. We aim to be inclusive.

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

AAHPM is dedicated to expanding access of patients and families to high quality palliative care, and advancing the discipline of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, through professional education and training, development of a specialist workforce, support for clinical practice standards, research and public policy.

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

The CHPCA is the national voice for Hospice Palliative Care in Canada. Advancing and advocating for quality end-of-life/hospice palliative care in Canada, its work includes public policy, public education and awareness.

Center for Palliative Care

We aim to ease suffering and enhance the quality of care for patients and their families dealing with a life-threatening illness, through fostering leadership and supporting outstanding educational programs in palliative care.

Center to Advance Palliative Care

CAPC provides health care professionals with the tools, training and technical assistance necessary to start and sustain successful palliative care programs in hospitals and other health care settings.

Centres for Pain Management

CPM Health Centres are being developed to help primary care physicians manage the more than 20% of their patients who suffer from chronic non-cancer pain.

Compassionate Healthcare Network

We provide online research data and original articles pertaining to euthanasia, assisted suicide, disability and palliative care. We oppose all programs, policies and perspectives which may threaten or weaken the physical existence of any person who is sick, disabled, infirm, dying or otherwise medically at risk.

European Association for Palliative Care

The aim of the EAPC is to promote palliative care in Europe and to act as a focus for all of those who work, or have an interest, in the field of palliative care at the scientific, clinical and social levels.

International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care

Our Mission is to collaborate and work to improve the quality of life of patients with advanced life-threatening conditions and their families, by advancing hospice and palliative care programs, education, research, and favorable policies around the world.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

We are the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones.

National Palliative Care Research Center

The National Palliative Care Research Center is committed to stimulating, developing, and funding research directed at improving care for seriously ill patients and their families.

Pain Relief Foundation

The Pain Relief Foundation is a UK charity which funds research into the causes and treatment of human chronic pain and is concerned with education of health professionals about pain management.

PalliativeDrugs.com

Palliativedrugs.com provides essential independent information for health professionals about drugs used in palliative and hospice care. It includes unauthorized indications and routes, and details about the administration of multiple drugs by continuous subcutaneous infusion.

Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition of Canada

The Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition believes that all Canadians have the right to quality end-of-life care that allows them to die with dignity, free of pain, surrounded by their loved ones, in a setting of their choice. The Coalition believes that to achieve quality end-of-life care for all Canadians there must be a well funded, sustainable national strategy for hospice palliative and end-of-life care. It is the mission of the Quality End-of-Life Care Coalition to work together in partnership to achieve this goal.

Society for Pain Practice Management

We offer information pertinent to the specialty of pain management--Diagnosis and treatment information, updates on billing and legislative news items, book reviews, online meeting registration, and Membership information, Directory of pain management providers.

Together for Short Lives

Get involved today and together we can make it possible for every family to have the best care and support for every step of their journey — no matter how short.

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