Finitude, scarce resources, and end-of-life decision-makingThe contemporary societies of the West are characterized by a collision of radically incommensurable cultures, that of traditional Christianity and that of the robustly laicist cultures that took shape in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries...
End-of-life management of complex systems is increasingly important for industry because of growing environmental concerns and associated regulations. In many areas, lack of hindsight and significant statistical information restricts the efficiency of end-of-life management processes and additional expert kn...
Resources are needed to aid healthcare providers and families in making end-of-life nutrition care decisions for residents living in long-term care settings. This scoping review aimed to explore what is reported in the literature about resources to support decision-making at the end of life in ...
The most important thing is knowing and understanding all your end-of-life options so you can make an informed decision that works best for you and your loved ones. When you research potential providers, remember to ask them about your personal needs, locations, service options, affiliations, ...
decisionEndIntensive Care加强医疗In an era of evidence-based medicine, clinical pathways and consensus conference guidelines, there is little international agreement on a uniform approach to erid-of-life care. Increasing deference to patient autonomy has guided the evolution of medicine in the ...
End of life most of the times considers rationing, allocation of resources in the hospital and the medical system. The decision has to be informed by technical, economic and medical considerations. The decision has to consider the will of the patient. The final decision on the end-of-life ...
The treatment of advanced cancer often involves potentially life-shortening end-of-life decisions (ELDs). This study aimed to examine the prevalence and characteristics of ELDs in different cancer types. A nationwide death certificate study was conducted
End-of-life decisions (ELDs) can be defined as all decisions made by a physician, either with the intention of shortening the patient's life or knowing that this decision may have a potentially life-shortening effect.3 There is no standard and widely agreed terminology for ELDs.3 However,...
6. The termination of life or existence; death: "A man awaits his end / Dreading and hoping all" (William Butler Yeats). 7. The ultimate extent; the very limit: the end of one's patience. 8. Slang The very best; the ultimate: This pizza's the end. 9. A remainder; a remnant....
The development of low energy buildings has been a step forward to decrease these impacts. The environmental burdens associated with the end of life of buildings are low so the interest showed to this particular phase is because it allows closing the loop in the material and good life cycles....