Welcome to the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Research Guide.
This guide will direct you to resources in palliative and end-of-life care at Fordham University Libraries. Click on the tabs at the top to find books, articles, and links to web content. Most of the Databases are indexes to articles in journals. For initial research, try the online library catalog and/or encyclopedias.
What is palliative care?
From the site Palliative Care at NYU Langone Medical Center, palliativecare.med.nyu.edu/what-is-palliative-care/a-definition
What is hospice care?
Quality, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach to
It is expressly tailored to the patient's needs and wishes.
Source: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Cathy Berkman, PhD, ACSW; Professor and Director of the Palliative Care Fellowship, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service for her materials and guidance in creating this guide.
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