Palliative in Practice Blog
A Calmer Approach: How to Manage and De-Escalate Patient Agitation
This blog outlines the evidence‑based “CALMER” framework, which helps clinicians recognize patient agitation, respond with empathy, and defuse escalating emotion.
A Policy Framework For States Seeking To Scale Palliative Care
A Health Affairs article outlines a CAPC-based policy framework to expand and improve state palliative care services.
Caregiver Communication and Preparedness During Transitions in Care
Journal of Palliative Medicine article details an 8-week video intervention which improved rural caregivers’ preparedness during hospital-to-home transitions.
Shifting Perspectives: How to Manage Chronic Pain with the Biopsychosocial Model
To address chronic pain, Dr. Pavan Tankha emphasizes the importance of looking beyond physical symptoms and considering the psychological and social factors at play.
