title: Editor's introduction.
authors.forename: Ellen L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Csikai
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*