In this Episode of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Jane Pederson moderates a discussion with Dr. Arlene Bierman and Dr. Brittany Watson on the article: Integration of Palliative Care in Multiple Chronic Conditions: An expert consensus paper with policy implications
In this discussion they go over key topics from the article including how palliative interventions can prevent disease exacerbation, hospitalization and reduce debility, how timely palliative interventions improve symptoms, physical functioning and quality of life, and how palliative interventions should be initiated at time of diagnosis in multiple chronic conditions.