‘Futility’ is a contentious term that has eluded clear definition, with proposed descriptions either too strict or too vague to encompass the many facets of medical […]

After diagnosis of a health condition, information about survival and potential transition from community into institutional care can be helpful for patients and care providers. We […]

Frail older people are known to have low rates of advance care planning (ACP). Many frail patients prefer less aggressive treatment, but these preferences are often […]

In this article, we review the challenges involved in providing palliative care in a pandemic.