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In this episode, we spoke with Ambereen Mehta, MD, MPH, palliative care physician, and assistant professor of medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She joined the show to discuss palliative care and its evolving role in the care paradigm for patients with chronic neurologic disease, as well as its history in the United States, how it differs from hospice care, and more.



To learn more about neuropalliative care, head to our International Neuropalliative Care Society (INPCS) partner page, or click here to learn more about the INPCS 2022 Annual Meeting.



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