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influence their attitudes toward end -of- life discussions . Reflection on their own values regarding a good death, knowledge about validated prognostic measures, and learning skills to manage discomfort talking ...
on hospice outcomes for heart failure patients. Besides being one of the only nurse presenters, I noticed that I was one of the only people to discuss end of life outcomes. The first reaction of most attendees ...
to and facilitators of end -of- life communication that were associated with the quality of this communication. Patients who report that they do not like to talk about getting very sick or that they would rather ...
, this article illustrates and explores some of these communication issues, including the who , what, when, why, and how of end -of- life discussions . Studies from the medical literature, the patient's ...
and discussing end -of- life care with patients. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically. Results Most practices had a Palliative Care Register, which were mainly composed of patients ...
in their practitioner were more likely to have had an end -of- life discussion . Compared with patients who had had a relationship with their practitioner for less than 1 year, those whose relationships exceeded 3 years ...
for the Ethnography of a Womenâ s Poker Group âIf in the beginning is the word, in the end -both in life and in drama-must be action. In life , philosophies can come and go, but the ...
Abstract Background the need for palliative and end of life care for the oldest old is growing rapidly. Family carers often report they do not feel well supported; for better practice and policy, we ...
Abstract As patients near the end of life , their spiritual and religious concerns may be awakened or intensified. Many physicians, however, feel unskilled and uncomfortable discussing these concerns ...
for practice Acknowledge imminent end of life but do not remove hope. Communicate frankly, sensitively, not bluntly. Discuss other losses to open into end of life topics. Conversations about end of life should ...
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