Helping the Demand find the Supply: Messaging the value of specialty palliative care directly to those with serious illnesses

Palliative care needs and services have experienced tremendous growth over the last decade1, due to expansions of the evidence base2 coupled with a timely need in healthcare to demonstrate value and increase quality of care for those with serious illnesses3. Having eclipsed its first decade as a recognized specialty, and despite remarkable growth in access to services, the majority of patients eligible for services still do not receive timely access to palliative care. This gap highlights the need to explore whether any shifts in strategy will help more patients receive the palliative services they need.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research