This special series is part of a collaboration between San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine and Medscape and is designed to provide practicing clinicians with expert commentary and practical guidance on a range of topics related to palliative and end-of-life care.
San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, a leader in the relief of suffering, is one of the largest community-owned, not-for-profit hospices in the country, caring for hundreds of terminally ill adults and children each day throughout San Diego County. In addition, comprehensive bereavement support programs are provided to 11,000 individuals each year. More information is available online at www.sdhospice.org or call toll-free at 1-866-688-1600.