Evidence for Policy and Practice

Resources
Evidence for Policy and Practice

Shaping Palliative Care Policy
for Lasting Impact

LCPC Evidence for Policy and Practice translate evidence from research into actionable insights for clinicians, policymakers, and healthcare organisations. Each brief addresses pressing issues in palliative care, offering concise analysis, recommendations, and implications for practice and policy.

Optimising Outpatient Follow-Up to Reduce 30-day Hospital Readmissions

Analyses healthcare utilisation and costs at the end of life, highlighting the contribution of palliative care in improving patient outcomes and system efficiency.

12 November 2025

Read brief

End-of-Life Utilization, Costs, and the Role of Palliative Care in Treating Patients with Advanced Cancer

Analyses healthcare utilisation and costs at the end of life, highlighting the contribution of palliative care in improving patient outcomes and system efficiency.

29 November 2021

Read brief

Rethinking Advance Care Planning

Explores the complexities of advance care planning and its role in preparing patients and surrogates for in-the-moment end-of-life decisions.

24 June 2021

Read brief