title: New endeavors and innovative programs in end of life care.
abstract: This paper presents summaries of initiatives and demonstration programs developed by professional and patient care organizations to improve care at the end of life.
authors.affiliation: Center to Improve Care of the Dying, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Wilkinson
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Harrold
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kopits
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ayers
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D012958:Societies, Scientific; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States