Acquiring knowledge prior to diagnosis: A grounded theory of patients’ experiences

Efficacy of a Communication Toolkit to Optimize Palliative Care Communication in the Surgical Intensive Unit

Data demonstrates patients benefit from the experience of specialty palliative care providers for advance care planning and prioritizing quality of life, regardless of diagnosis or stage of illness. Despite these benefits, many intensive care units (ICUs) show low utilization of palliative care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of a bedside