Racial Disparities in Palliative Care Service Accessibility in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients (P5-6.001).

Objective: This analysis uses current national-population-based data to elucidate trends in racial minority access to and utilization of palliative care services (PCS).

Background: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the second-highest cause of stroke-related mortality, and its long-term effects can be difficult for survivors to cope with. Palliative care has emerged as a compassionate, effective strategy to manage critically ill patients by focusing on improving quality of life for patients and their loved ones.