title: The humanity of palliative care.
abstract: Contrary to popular belief, palliative care is not just for dying patients. It's a comprehensive, compassionate system of caring for patients with painful, chronic conditions. A national program, the Center to Advance Palliative Care, maintains that this treatment option belongs in all U.S. hospitals.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Larson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D007857:Leadership; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D016730:Program Development; D011788:Quality of Life; D014481:United States