Lally named ‘inspirational leader in hospice and palliative medicine under the age of 40’

PROVIDENCE – Dr. Kate Lally, director of palliative care at Care New England, has been named an “inspirational leader in hospice and palliative medicine under the age of 40” by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
The academy asked its 5,000 members to nominate individuals who are young leaders in the field.
Lally also is hospice medical director at the VNA of Care New England, and clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
“All of us at Care New England are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients throughout their lives,” Lally said in a statement. “We work closely with our patients and their families to ensure we are providing care that is consistent with their wishes. To be recognized for our collective efforts around such an important topic is an honor.”

Three years ago, under Lally’s leadership, Care New England became a sponsor of The Conversation Project, a public campaign to have every person’s end-of-life wishes expressed and respected.

Hospice and palliative medicine is the medical specialty that focuses on improving quality of life and relieving pain and other symptoms in seriously ill patients. Hospice is a specific type of palliative care for patients whose life expectancy is likely to be six months or less.
She was honored at a conference in Philadelphia held Feb. 25-28.

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