"Palliative care isn't about giving up or taking away options—it's about adding an extra layer of support," says Shirley Otis-Green, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Collaborative Caring. As an educator, researcher, and palliative care consultant, Shirley is changing common misperceptions about palliative care and also raising awareness among families and healthcare practitioners of the benefits of providing care that's culturally-congruent, person-centered, and family focused.
