Our May 2026 podcast was hosted by Dr Leonie Herx, Dr Jose Pereira and Dr Sharon Watanabe.
During this episode, they highlight the following articles:
Featured articles:
· May P, Nikram E, Johansson T, et al. Specialist palliative care improves patient experience, reduces bed days and saves money: An economic modelling study of home- and hospital-based care. Palliat Med. Published online March 4, 2026:02692163261423755. doi:10.1177/02692163261423755
· Rosa WE, Ursoleo JD, Connor S, et al. Palliative care integration in primary health care across the life course: a global health imperative. The Lancet Primary Care. 2026;2(4). doi:10.1016/j.lanprc.2026.100106
· Tripodoro VA, Fidalgo JFL, Pons JJ, et al. First-Ever Global Ranking of Palliative Care: 2025 World Map Under the New WHO Framework. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025;70(5):447-458. doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.07.026
Additional Articles of Interest:
· Downing J, Knaul FM, Kwete XJ, et al. The global need for paediatric palliative care: the evolution of serious health-related suffering in children aged 0-19 years from 1990 to 2023. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2026;10(3):167-178. Doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(25)00338-4
· Knaul FM, Arreola-Ornelas H, Kwete XJ, et al. The evolution of serious health-related suffering from 1990 to 2021: an update to The Lancet Commission on global access to palliative care and pain relief. The Lancet Global Health. 2025;13(3):e422-e436. Doi:10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00476-5
· Arioz U, Allsop MJ, Goodman WD, et al. Artificial intelligence-based approaches for advance care planning: a scoping review. BMC Palliat Care. 2025;24(1):268. Doi:10.1186/s12904-025-01827-x
· Nascimento A, Brandão-Silva J, Cunha D, et al. Caregiver perceptions of the impact and effect of family conferences for patients with complex and high-level palliative care needs: a cross-sectional survey study. BMC Palliat Care. Published online January 9, 2026. doi:10.1186/s12904-025-01978-x
