Palliative care consultations have no significant impact on the likelihood of documented treatment

Difference did not persist after exclusion of people who died suddenly

Symptoms of distress experienced by patients in palliative care are significantly reduced with FLOW-virtual reality therapy

Authors note that much information is missing on the consultation and decision-making processes

Intervention to increase social work staffing on primary care teams serving rural veterans tied to increased use of palliative care following hospitalization

Nine in 10 oncologists believe this mental health distress impacts health outcomes