The St. Jude Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care is one of only a few programs of its kind in the United States that provides services in various health care settings: intensive care, inpatient, outpatient, patient housing and in patients’ homes. Palliative services help children and families navigate difficult decision-making and find hope in their health care journey.
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Palliative Care Experts
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Erica C. Kaye, MD
Kaye
Erica Kaye, MD, St. Jude Department of Oncology and Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care director of research, studies the early integration of palliative care into the ongoing care of children with cancer. Kaye also investigates communication in palliative care.
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Deena R. Levine, MD
Levine
Deena Levine, MD, St. Jude Department of Oncology, Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care director, studies pediatric palliative care and end of life care, early integration of palliative care with oncology care, bioethical issues in pediatric oncology, decision making in pediatric oncology and quality improvement.
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Michael McNeil, MD, MPH
McNeil
Michael McNeil, MD, MPH, St. Jude Global Palliative Care Program director, investigates methods to implement interventions that address patient and family needs through culturally sensitive and collaborative projects on a global scale.
