Based on its history, size, expertise and vision, as well as its long-standing collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary faculty from the University of South Florida and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, LifePath Hospice is strategically situated to establish a Center for Palliative Care and End of Life Studies. LifePath Hospice partners with multidisciplinary faculty from the University of South Florida and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in exploring end of life and palliative care issues. Lists of current research studies, completed and published research and other papers, as well as the supporting funds, are available. Hospice staff shares their expertise with other health care professionals on local, state, national and international levels. Lists of professional presentations are available.
Hospice provides clinical and research opportunities for a variety of health care students.
Lists of these experiences provided to date are available. Hospice sponsors major educational conferences in hospice and palliative care for multidisciplinary health care professionals. The Center is developing a database to incorporate data retrieved from routine patient care, as well as research studies, in order to analyze patient outcomes and the cost-effectiveness of palliative care. This extensive database should yield multiple ongoing projects that would benefit those with advanced noncurable illnesses and their families. Education The Center shares this model of care with other practitioners on national and international levels through education, as well as research presentations and publications.