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Dorothy W Tolchin1,2, Claire Rushin1, Ben Tolchin3,4
1Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|January 17, 2024
Summary
Palliative care (PC) clinicians can improve support for people with disabilities (PWD) facing serious illness. This article offers 10 tips for PC providers to adopt an informed disability lens, enhancing person-centered care and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Medical Specialties
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Palliative care (PC) emphasizes person-centered care, focusing on function, autonomy, and quality of life.
- This approach aligns with high-quality care principles for people with disabilities (PWD).
- Understanding PWD's unique needs is crucial for equitable PC delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide PC clinicians in developing an informed disability lens.
- To enhance the delivery of comprehensive and equitable PC for PWD.
Main Methods:
- The article presents 10 practical tips for PC clinicians.
- Focuses on integrating a disability perspective into PC practice.
Main Results:
- Provides actionable strategies for PC clinicians.
- Aims to improve care for PWD with serious illness.
Conclusions:
- PC clinicians are well-positioned to support PWD.
- Adopting a disability lens can significantly improve PC outcomes for this population.
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