cardiology

There were poor working relationships within the cardiology department, found the RCP at that time, with reviewers adding that they "positively acknowledge the decision to step down the cardiology leadership roles".

"Often patients will present with very non-specific symptoms that have gone on for months. They won't necessarily be seen by a specialist in cardiology who is going to think of the right diagnosis."

That reduced appetite, if not overseen properly by a doctor, could cause nutritional deficiencies and leave people with less energy for workouts, says Dr. Martha Gulati, director of preventive cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

"You would never have that for other specialities like cardiology or renal so why should it happen for palliative care?"

Its cardiology and obstetrics and gynecology departments are the only ones in the city, he said; now patients must leave the city to find those services.