Tag Archives: End-of-life care

Trends in Palliative Care

Recent Advances in End-of-Life Care Have Not Been Matched By Increases in Understanding

In American healthcare, the first decade of the 21st Century saw a substantial increase in emphasis on end-of-life care, through a rise in palliative and hospice programs. This is a wide field indeed, whose diverse practice ranges from accredited palliative … Continue reading

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Making Decisions about End of Life Care

New developments and new ways of looking at death are changing the way we make end-of-life decisions

Healthcare decisions can be a major cause of stress for end-of-life patients and loved ones, particularly when they don’t fully understand their options or their rights. When patients don’t know their options, it is impossible to clearly convey their wishes … Continue reading

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