Research uncovers racial disparities in hospice discharge outcomes
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 20, 2024
When Black patients leave hospice care alive, they have a higher risk for being admitted to a hospital, according to a study published on May 16 in JAMA Network Open.
Nursing home quality could improve with better palliative care interventions, large-scale trial shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 23, 2014
By following practices that are common in home-based hospice care, nursing homes can improve the comfort and dignity of residents who are dying, according to new study results.