Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Caring for Family Caregivers
The authors of the Journal of Palliative Medicine article discuss how palliative care clinicians have the unique ability to provide necessary training and support to family caregivers navigating the demands of their role, which they are often unprepared for. Since palliative care involves addressing the needs of the patient and the family, the authors offer ten tips for helping family caregivers with this crucial support. Per the article, "Engaging family caregivers as partners in care will ultimately allow palliative care clinicians to deliver the highest quality patient care and ensure the best possible outcomes for families facing serious illnesses."