Objective Given the reported increased rates of physical morbidity and higher mortality rates
among people with severe mental illness (SMI)(schizophrenia and severe mood disorders) …

Background Approximately 4.5% of the population live with serious mental illness (SMI), a
term referring to mental health disorders that are chronic, impair function, and require …

Background Patients with schizophrenia represent a vulnerable, underserved, and
undertreated population who have been neglected in health disparities work. Understanding …

ObjectivePeople with severe persistent mental illness (SPMI) experience a greater burden
and severity of chronic disease, late diagnosis, and premature death compared with the …

Background: Parity of esteem means that end-of-life care for people with severe mental
illness should be of equal quality to that experienced by all. Aim: To synthesise international …

Background More effective ways of managing symptoms of chronic and terminal illness
enable patients to be cared for, and to die, at home. This requires patients and family …

Background Increasing attention to palliative care for the general population has led to the
development of various evidence-based or consensus-based tools and interventions …

Disparities in access to palliative care services for populations with social disparities have
been reported in Western countries. Studies indicate that these populations tend to report …

The high mortality rate from cancer in the schizophrenia population is a matter of urgent
concern. Although reasons are identifiable, solutions remain difficult to implement. As we …

Background: People with diagnoses of intellectual disability or serious mental illness have
higher mortality rates due to physical comorbidities; better understanding is needed to guide …