The Evolving Role of Subspecialty Palliative Care | UPMC
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Channel: UPMC · 2014 · Science & Technology
Palliative and supportive care specialists work with oncologists, cardiologists, geriatricians, and other clinicians to help promote quality of life for patients. These experts assist wherever needed to ensure symptoms are well controlled and managed while providing physicians with an additional level of support. Robert Arnold, MD, assistant medical director of Palliative Care for the Institute for Quality Improvement at UPMC, discusses the role of palliative care as a resource for physicians and its impact on overall patient treatment.
