As a physician raising the bar in palliative and end-of-life care, I've experienced the tremendous value social workers add to an interdisciplinary care team. Throughout my 37-year journey, I've come ...

A California health care organization implemented a social worker (SW)–led program to improve education about, and referrals to, PC for patients with advanced cancer at one clinic (intervention site), ...

EASTON — University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Palliative Care Program recently announced the addition of nurse practitioner Megan Morrison and licenses clinical social worker Teresa “Terry” ...

This National Social Work Month, social workers from across UAB have a message for the community: medical social workers are an integral part of the health system. Social workers can be found in ...

Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with life-threatening illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that each ...

Tuesday Health, a leading palliative care provider group, today announced a partnership with Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) to deliver community-based palliative care to eligible members across ...

Asked what sustains her almost 10 years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, Jodie Clarkson is clear-eyed.