Palliative in Practice Blog
How to Prevent Delirium by Improving Sleep for Patients With Serious Illness
A palliative care psychiatrist shares eight behavioral interventions to improve sleep—and offers guidance on prescribing pharmacological treatments.
Introduction of the Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act
Bipartisan bill would test a community-based palliative care model.
Charting a Strategic Path Forward for the Future of Our Field
Ira Byock, MD, highlights challenges the field is facing and proposes a strategic four-part plan to improve quality and consistency.
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.
