Effective Utilization of Palliative Care in the Emergency Department: A Narrative Review

Nicole Pinakidis, Matthew W. Kenaston, Carter J. Neugarten, Tyler Murphy, Ryan Baldeo, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, Mayo Clinic

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on May 31, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Volume 43, Issue 7, Page 803-810, July 2026.
Palliative care (PC) has been shown to improve quality of life (QoL), reduce symptom burden, and align care with patient goals in those with serious illnesses. However, its integration into the emergency department (ED), where many patients with advanced ...