In the latest installment in a series of podcasts on hospice and palliative care, Stephen Gudas, PT, PhD, describes the goals of palliative care—to live better with disease and address the symptoms of illness—and the role physical therapists play in meeting those goals by helping patients preserve function and dignity. Gudas, who practices physical therapy in the cancer rehabilitation program of the Massey Cancer Center at the Medical College of Virginia, also illustrates how a high-functioning palliative care team can meet the needs of patients and their families. 

APTA will hold an audio conference titled Hospice and Palliative Care: The Collaborative Role of Physical Therapy on Tuesday, November 13, 1:00-2:00 pm ET. Online registration closes 11:00 pm ET Thursday, November 8, or as soon as all available spaces are filled.