South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association
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LifeCircle South Dakota: Partners Improving End-of-Life Care is an interdisciplinary group committed to quality end-of-life care for residents of the state. Strengthening local coalitions and building a collaborative network among palliative care providers were goals of recent educational efforts. This article presents a profile of South Dakota palliative care teams. ⋯ Survey data generated a profile of palliative care teams in the state-their composition, self-reported levels of palliative care expertise, resources utilized for consultation, and perceived challenges and opportunities facing them in providing end-of-life care. Having this understanding, along with knowing the perceived challenges and opportunities these teams face, will strengthen our ability to further enhance end-of-life care for South Dakotans.