September 14, 2026 · JAMA internal medicine · DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.4511

Effective Palliative Care for Hospice Transitions

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The authors aimed to identify hospital and palliative care program factors that influence hospice use among cancer patients. Through a qualitative study involving interviews and observations at six palliative care programs, they found that high-performing programs exhibited strong, trust-based relationships between palliative care and oncology teams, which facilitated better collaboration and earlier hospice referrals. These insights highlight the importance of interpersonal dynamics in improving end-of-life care for cancer patients.

May Hua, Miguel Cid, Claire Barshied, Rachel C Shelton, Grace Hu, Natasha Stekl, Carrie Brill, Elise C Carey, R Sean Morrison

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