Journal of palliative medicine
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Experts and national organizations recommend that hospices work to increase service to African Americans, a group historically underrepresented in hospice. ⋯ Many hospices are engaged in efforts to increase service to African Americans. Future research should determine which strategies are most effective.
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Medical advances have improved the overall life expectancy of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Unfortunately, the quality of life for patients with SCD remains a struggle. ⋯ It is important to be aware of these implicit biases and to overcome these feelings by becoming more familiar with the lives and experiences of those with SCD. This report provides an overview of SCD, context for the complexity of caring for this patient population, and areas for partnering in care.