Palliative in Practice Blog

Beyond the Scale: Addressing Weight Stigma to Improve the Care of Patients with Serious Illness
Seven practical ways clinicians can recognize and address weight stigma in their daily practice to provide more compassionate, person-centered care.
Palliative Care Referrals Often Late for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Study finds that more than half of women with metastatic breast cancer receive palliative care late or not at all, highlighting opportunities for earlier referral.
Are We Growing Leaders? Exploring Leadership Training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) Fellowship
HPM fellowship program directors see leadership training as essential but note gaps in curricula.
How Ochsner Health Integrated Palliative Care Training into Its Medical School Curriculum
Making the case for palliative care in undergraduate medical education—and practical advice for getting started.