Improving end-of-life care for diverse populations

Seeing the person behind the patient matters.

During an urgent medical visit, Maryanne’s partner Joyce was mistaken for her sister. In a moment already filled with fear, that assumption left Maryanne feeling unseen and unsupported.

Identity, relationships, and personal history shape the care each person needs, especially at the end of life.

The End-of-Life Essentials updated End-of-Life Care for Diverse Populations module supports healthcare professionals in helping to provide truly inclusive care.