Jim Windhorst, palliative care patient at Massachusetts General Hospital, talks about the acupuncture, physical therapy and other therapies that helps him live with lung cancer.
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Chasing the Tiger
Chasing the Tiger—a video adaptation of Gail Sheehy’s new play. Having acted as her husband’s caregiver for 17 years, Gail Sheehy—who has chronicled every major turning point for 20th-century Americans—understands firsthand the fears and frustrations of family caregiving, and offers help.
Palliative Care FAQ
Diane Meier, MD, FACP
Director, Center to Advance Palliative Care
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
R. Sean Morrison, MD
Director, National Palliative Care Research Center
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Palliative Care in Action
Palliative care in the hospital treats anyone with serious, complex illness. See what it does and how it works.
What Is Palliative Care?
Diane Meier, MD, FACP
Director, Center to Advance Palliative Care
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Who Should Receive Palliative Care?
Diane Meier, MD, FACP
Director, Center to Advance Palliative Care
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
What Is the Role of the Palliative Care Team?
Diane Meier, MD, FACP
Director, Center to Advance Palliative Care
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Artificial Hydration and Nutrition: Answers to common questions about what to do if your family member can’t eat or drink
Questions about whether or not to provide artificial nutrition and hydration (AHN) are some of the most common-and most distressing-for caregivers. When a family member becomes ill and can no longer eat, families are often faced with a difficult decision about whether or not they should provide artificial nutrition to their loved one. … Read More
Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
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