Booming field of palliative care soothes patients’ pain and may help hospitals’ bottom lines
June 4, 2012
Fighting stage-four ovarian cancer, Carol Delzatto has more doctor appointments than she cares to count. But this day, she is beaming as Dr. Pamela Sutton comes into sight, greeting her patient and calling her beautiful. Delzatto looks forward to her monthly meeting with the palliative care doctor, where she won’t be pricked and won’t be rushed, just listened to and offered help. (Washington Post)
