Palliative Care Can Address Unmet Needs of Patients with Rare Diseases
An article in Palliative Care News discusses how palliative care can address the unmet needs of patients with rare diseases by providing holistic, symptom-focused care and improving communication between patients, families, and clinicians so they don't "fall through the many cracks of a fragmented health care system." The article highlights the benefits of integrating palliative care for patients with complex and often poorly understood conditions, ensuring better quality of life, more personalized care, unaddressed symptoms, and more.