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however, most clinicians have had little formal education directed at the experience of human suffering and dying.1,2For many physicians the task and challenge of caring for a dying patient can seem overwhelming
In contrast to the numerous maladies described elsewhere in this textbook, successful care of the dying patient is not measured in terms of convalescence but rather in achievement of a “good death.” While the circumstances of death among the seriously ill in US hospitals are well defined –...
Biomedical Ethics: Morality for the New Medicine The recent interest in medical ethics shows one particularly important feature: it has not been confined to the medical profession but has engaged the attention of the public as well. This volume addresses that larger audience. It offers... Engelhar...
Anintensive care unit(ICU) is designed primarily to save lives rather than provide end-of-life care. When a patient dies on an ICU, this often follows a sudden illness ortrauma, and neither the patient nor relatives are prepared for death. ...
Care of the dying neurologic patient. Most patients with advanced malignancy will die of their disease. Care of the dying is therefore a fundamental skill for the oncologist. Although protocols... NA bling G 被引量: 0发表: 0年 Care of the dying patient: The last hours or days of life ...
When caring for someone at the end of their life, it is important to know what to expect during death. In this article, we will examine the physical and emotional changes that occur during the dying process and provide tips on how to care for a dying patient with dignity, respect and co...
New draft guidelines for the care of the dying published in the United Kingdom urge clinicians to consider sharing decision-making with patients, and to assess whether treatments of questionable value should be continued. Thedraft guidelines, published July 29 by the National Institute for Health an...
Dying patients have much to teach us about their preferences for care. Although caring for dying patients is a major responsibility of physicians, the current curriculum in medical education emphasizes the pathophysiology and treatment of disease, with scarce time and emphasis for developing attitudes ...
But, as a pioneering unit has learned, when the hospital conceives its role to be the relief of suffering in all dimensions, an organized approach can bring positive benefits not only to the patient and his family but to the hospital staff as well....