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.
Oprah Daily Says Palliative Care is the Health Care Model We All Deserve
CAPC's Diane E. Meier, MD, and other leaders interviewed by Oprah Daily to discuss the benefits of palliative care.
Serious Illness Has Mental Health Implications: Palliative Care Can Help
Becker's Behavioral Health covers the importance of integrating palliative care early on, highlighting how it can support patients' mental health and well-being.
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.