Providing Palliative Care to Patients and Families with Pre-Existing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues (P07)

Managing mental health and addiction in hospice and palliative care is a critical component of quality care for patients facing serious illness who also have pre-existing behavioral and/or substance use issues. Reports underscore the high prevalence and burden of behavioral health disorders, particularly in the presence of other physical health conditions. Despite this concern, patients can experience fragmented care that leads to suboptimal services and outcomes, including poor patient and family satisfaction, and higher costs.

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