Abstract
Patients who require palliative care have many physical and psychosocial needs. Their families also require care and advice. Despite recent advances in assessment and management, major issues relating to palliative care for patients and their families remain unanswered. Several challenges face researchers in this area. We discuss administrative issues, including historical development, funding, academic recognition, integration of services, and cooperation among different centers. Methodological challenges in patient issues and trial design are outlined, and areas for future research are proposed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 64-68 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Texas medicine |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| State | Published - Aug 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine