Chad D Kollas

..Our analysis suggests that important factors not described in earlier reviews, especially conflicting views of the standard of care in hospice and palliative medicine, contributed to the development of these prosecutions...

..Although Schiavo may not affect advance directive law and policy in palliative medicine immediately, evidence suggests it has already increased interest in creating living wills...

..Despite conflicting attitudes about key issues in end-of-life care, the courts' decisions in these cases have consistently advanced the interests of hospice and palliative care practitioners...