Areas of Inquiry

Palliative Care Access and Outcomes

PaRC is at the forefront of developing and testing new models of palliative care to expand access and maximize impact for patients with serious illness.

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Improving Treatment of Pain and Addiction

PaRC leads both scientific discovery and resource development for the care of patients with serious illness who also grapple with complex pain and addiction.

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Supporting Patient and Family Decision Making

PaRC research supports patients and caregivers with medical decision-making in serious illness.

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Strengthening Clinician Communication Skills

PaRC faculty are known for their contributions to the most widely recognized methods for teaching clinician communication skills.

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Growing and Diversifying the Palliative Care Workforce

PaRC is committed to building a workforce that better reflects all patients with serious illness, especially those from underrepresented minority groups.

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