Hospice News December 15, 2023
Palliative care providers have opportunities to bridge gaps of unmet needs among patients who have serious mental illnesses (SMIs) and their families.
People with SMIs navigate a complicated mental health care system that can become even more challenging when they have a serious or chronic physical illness. Breakdowns in a fragmented health system have frayed lines of communication and collaboration among providers, representing a big hurdle for patient access and quality.
Staffing shortages are also playing a role in the quality of care received, according to Dr. Andrew Esch, palliative care physician and senior education advisor at the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC).
Building up community-based palliative and mental health care collaborations will be crucial to supporting a growing...
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