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The Case for Palliative Care in the ICU

Hospice News

An intensive care unit (ICU) stay often challenges everyone involved. Integrating palliative care could alleviate some of the suffering through symptom management, improved communication about goals and treatment, and better training and resources for staff. More than 57% of their relatives suffer high symptom distress as well.