Palliative Care Centers in the US: Emergence, Lessons Learned and Advice from Pioneers

Palliative care is person-focused and family-oriented care that dramatically improves the experience of people living with serious illness. Learn about the four academic medical centers profiled in this paper, which are just a small sample of the growth of the palliative care field, and the commitment required by industry leaders to fund the development of additional palliative care centers throughout the nation.