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Assessing PA Student Interest in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

  • Ryan Baldeo MPAS, MSPC, PA-C, FAAHPM
  • Rachael Broder MSPAS, PA-C

Abstract

Objectives
While hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) is a critical and growing field, Physician Associates (PAs) are underrepresented. This study sought to assess PA student interest in HPM and identify strategies to increase engagement with the ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Apr 9, 2026
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Education

Cultivating Interdisciplinary Shared Wisdom Through a Structured Case Conference

  • Meredith A. MacMartin MD MS
  • Amelia M. Cullinan MD
  • Jingyi Zhang BS
  • Christopher G. Ahern DO
  • Nadine Carter DNP
  • Sharon Keller BSN
  • Kathryn Kirkland MD
  • Catherine H. Saunders PhD MPH

Abstract

Background
The interdisciplinary practice of specialty palliative care teams faces complex challenges without clear guidance, especially around collaboration, clinical care, and teaching. Case-based group discussions on communication challenges in clinical ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Apr 8, 2026
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Education

Needs-Driven Simulation Education: Advancing Neuropalliative Communication for Neurology Residents

  • Katherine E. Makaroff MD, MS
  • Alice Hawkins MD
  • Nathan Chu
  • Alex Aw MD
  • Jessica Besbris MD
  • Dan Karlin MD
  • Cara Siegel MD

Abstract

Background
Palliative care training in neurology residency is commonly limited, despite the fact that neurologists care for patients with complex palliative needs, such as high symptom burden, unique illness trajectories and prognoses (including prognostic ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Apr 8, 2026
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Medical Manuscripts

Intimate Demographic Questions: Are Patients With Cancer Comfortable Answering?

  • Riham Suleiman MD
  • Sandy M. Looney
  • Kelliann C. Fee-Schroeder DNP, RN
  • Lynn M. Phelan
  • Evelyn F. Carroll MD
  • Kristen Randall RN, MSN
  • Blaz Bush MEd
  • Ash Alpert MD, MFA
  • NFN Scout PhD, MA
  • Aminah Jatoi MD
  • Elizabeth J Cathcart-Rake MD

Abstract

Purpose
To assess how comfortable patients with cancer are in responding to intimate questions on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) and to examine whether question sequencing alters patient-reported comfort.
Patients and Methods
Patients with ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Apr 7, 2026
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Education

Advance Care Planning Implementation in a Large Metropolitan Academic Medical Center: Challenges, Successes and Opportunities

  • Heather Menzer DSW, LCSW
  • Fariza Alendy MSW, MPH
  • Kathleen DeMarco PhD, NE-BC, CPHQ, RN
  • Jennifer DiBiase DSW, LCSW

Abstract

Background
Advance care planning (ACP) is a critical component of high-quality, person-centered care, supporting adults at any age or stage of health in discussing and documenting their preferences for future medical care. Evidence describing sustained, ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Apr 7, 2026
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Medical Manuscripts

Retrospective Evaluation of the Use of Continuous Palliative Sedation and Continuous Opioid Infusion in Hospitalized Patients in End-Of-Life Care

  • J. L. Gulikers PhD
  • J. Hamers MSc
  • M. van der Zande MSc
  • M. Theunissen PhD
  • J. J. A. O. Schoenmaekers MD, PhD
  • M. H. J. van den Beuken-van Everdingen MD, PhD

Abstract

Background
Continuous palliative sedation (CPS) and continuous opioid infusion (COI) are two widely used interventions to relief suffering and manage symptoms in the terminal phase. National guidelines exist for both. This study investigated guideline ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Mar 30, 2026
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Medical Manuscripts

Group-Based Advance Care Planning for Parkinson’s Spectrum Disorders: A Retrospective Evaluation of an Integrated Outpatient Model

  • Joelle Soriano MD, CCFP(PC)
  • Shannon Poyntz NP, MN
  • Greta Mah BScPhm, RPh BCGP
  • Hamidreza Goodarzynejad MD, PhD
  • Daphna Grossman MD, CCFP (PC)

Abstract

Background
Parkinson’s Spectrum Disorders are progressive conditions associated with motor, cognitive, and communication decline, making early advance care planning (ACP) essential. However, ACP discussions are often delayed, limiting patient involvement ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Mar 28, 2026
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End of Life Vignettes

Music in the Last Hours: Finding Humanity in the ICU

  • Carlos F. Ugas-Charcape MD, PhD
  • Cristopher A. Tarazona Chapilliquen

Abstract

Objective
To describe the use of personalized music as a comfort measure during the final hours of life in the ICU and reflect on its impact on the patient, family, and care environment.
Observation
A woman with advanced cancer and terminal complications was ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Mar 27, 2026
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Education

Long-Term Outcomes of Advance Care Planning Among Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment and Their Care Partners: Findings From a Randomized Controlled Trial (SHARE)

  • Valecia Hanna MS
  • Martha Abshire Saylor PhD, RN
  • Vishaldeep Kaur Sekhon MS
  • Danny Scerpella MPH
  • David L. Roth PhD
  • Jennifer L. Wolff PhD

Abstract

Background
Advance care planning (ACP) is especially important in the context of cognitive impairment. Little is known about long-term effects of ACP on care partners.
Aim
To determine the sustained effect of facilitated ACP conversations on care partner-...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Mar 25, 2026
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Medical Manuscripts

Tandem VRTM in Hospice Care: Exploring Pilot Data for Patient-Caregiver Dyads

  • O. McAnirlin PhD
  • J. Thrift PhD
  • F. Li MLA
  • J. K. Pope MD
  • M. H. E. M. Browning PhD
  • P. P. Moutogiannis DNP
  • G. Thomas BS
  • E. Farrell BS
  • M. M. Evatt BS
  • T. Fasolino PhD

Abstract

Background
Virtual reality (VR) can improve patient well-being in palliative care. However, little is known about VR’s impacts on hospice patients & caregivers, personalized VR experiences, and shared VR experiences.
Objective
This pilot study uses Tandem VR...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Mar 19, 2026
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