The benefits of expanded physician assistant practice in hospice and palliative medicine.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Patients with advanced or terminal illness, especially racial and ethnic minorities, would benefit from greater access to hospice and palliative care. Expanding the PA role in these areas would help fill gaps in both access and patients' understanding of what hospice and palliative care can offer. This article describes why hospice and palliative care are needed, what PAs can and do offer hospice and palliative care delivery, and what challenges should be overcome to expand PA practice in hospice and palliative care. The article also reviews the legislative outlook for PA practice in hospice care.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Boucher, NA; Nix, H

Published Date

  • September 2016

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 29 / 9

Start / End Page

  • 38 - 43

PubMed ID

  • 27575903

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1547-1896

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/01.jaa.0000490948.25684.01

Language

  • eng