Our blog collection that informs and provides a platform for sharing views, tips, and ideas related to palliative care from community members and health professionals.

What matters most when deciding about treatment for advanced cancer?

People with advanced cancer often face complex treatment decisions, where small survival benefits must be weighed against side effects and the often-overlooked burden of... Read more...

Can we make the best use of our resources while getting the best possible results?...

Older people diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) often face intensive and costly treatment, a high symptom burden, and frequent hospital visits. Despite evidence that... Read more...

Supportive care for people with life-limiting chronic conditions is a newish “thing”...

In this blog, Dr Tracy Schumacher and other authors, explore how supportive care uses a holistic, multidisciplinary team approach to help people understand their conditions and... Read more...

What can the Clinical Frailty Scale tell us about planning for death?

In this blog, Dr Robin Blythe and Prof. Adrian Barnett examines the role of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) in planning for end-of-life care among older people. While the CFS... Read more...
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