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American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, 2008
Context: The term “End-of-Life Review” is often used by hospice workers in the context of spiritual apparitions or visitations prior to a patient's death. A review of the literature reveals no clear definition or categorization of this expression. Objective: The aim of this study is to define the term “End-of-Life Review”. Design: The
Arden L, Aylor, Gil C, Grimes
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Context: The term “End-of-Life Review” is often used by hospice workers in the context of spiritual apparitions or visitations prior to a patient's death. A review of the literature reveals no clear definition or categorization of this expression. Objective: The aim of this study is to define the term “End-of-Life Review”. Design: The
Arden L, Aylor, Gil C, Grimes
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Ethics, end of life and end of a life
British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, 2016‘End of life’ and ‘end of a life’ are two different concepts, although there are a number of overlaps between the two. Many healthcare assistants (HCAs) are likely to encounter and work with patients who are approaching or are at the end of their lives, whenever it occurs, and their families. Therefore, HCAs and nurses are likely to encounter and work
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Professional Case Management, 2007
The purpose of this article is to identify barriers and interventions that influence quality of life at the end of life. PRIMARY PRACTICE SETTINGS(S): Primary care, acute inpatient care, case management, and end-of-life care settings.Death and dying affects the whole family, not just the individual who is dying.
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The purpose of this article is to identify barriers and interventions that influence quality of life at the end of life. PRIMARY PRACTICE SETTINGS(S): Primary care, acute inpatient care, case management, and end-of-life care settings.Death and dying affects the whole family, not just the individual who is dying.
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The American Journal of Bioethics, 2019
What strikes me most when I reread Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ On Death and Dying today is her approach to the dying as persons who, from their own subjective perspectives, are not ceasing to exist but ...
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What strikes me most when I reread Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ On Death and Dying today is her approach to the dying as persons who, from their own subjective perspectives, are not ceasing to exist but ...
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Journal for Nurses in Staff Development (JNSD), 2004
The anticipated rise in the elderly population with chronic and life-threatening illness has been well documented. The purpose of this article is to recommend educational programs in end-of-life care, with an emphasis on culture and therapeutic responses to terminally ill patients to help nurses facilitate end-of-life discussions, consultation, and ...
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The anticipated rise in the elderly population with chronic and life-threatening illness has been well documented. The purpose of this article is to recommend educational programs in end-of-life care, with an emphasis on culture and therapeutic responses to terminally ill patients to help nurses facilitate end-of-life discussions, consultation, and ...
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Nursing Management, 2003
A new website with information on the difficult subject of end of life issues has been launched; www.EndofLifeIssues.org.uk The site collates information on topics such as euthanasia, treatment and living wills. A range of clinical and legal sources brings together current research, legislation and opinion on the subject.
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A new website with information on the difficult subject of end of life issues has been launched; www.EndofLifeIssues.org.uk The site collates information on topics such as euthanasia, treatment and living wills. A range of clinical and legal sources brings together current research, legislation and opinion on the subject.
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Journal of Palliative Medicine, 2006
This paper provides a review of family caregiving for adult patients with serious, lifethreatening illness. Areas covered include the (1) epidemiology of family caregiving, (2) cross-cultural issues in caregiving, (3) impact of caregiving on families, (4) similarities and differences involved in providing care for patients with various illnesses, and ...
Randy S, Hebert, Richard, Schulz
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This paper provides a review of family caregiving for adult patients with serious, lifethreatening illness. Areas covered include the (1) epidemiology of family caregiving, (2) cross-cultural issues in caregiving, (3) impact of caregiving on families, (4) similarities and differences involved in providing care for patients with various illnesses, and ...
Randy S, Hebert, Richard, Schulz
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New England Journal of Medicine, 2003
In the more than 30 years that I have been practicing medicine, the most difficult task for me has been speaking to the family members of patients whose health is failing.
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In the more than 30 years that I have been practicing medicine, the most difficult task for me has been speaking to the family members of patients whose health is failing.
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Orthopaedic Nursing, 1996
A recent study by David Asch reported in the New England Journal of Medicine has intensified discussions about euthanasia and assisted suicide. That investigation has prompted nurses and other health care providers to raise questions about what is appropriate care for dying patients. To that end, this article provides an overview of relevant issues for
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A recent study by David Asch reported in the New England Journal of Medicine has intensified discussions about euthanasia and assisted suicide. That investigation has prompted nurses and other health care providers to raise questions about what is appropriate care for dying patients. To that end, this article provides an overview of relevant issues for
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Contradictions at the end of life
British Journal of Nursing, 2009There are many contradictions and opposites in health care today, and yet none as topical and controversial as the present situation concerning the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses and debilitating conditions. On the one hand, there are people queuing up to go to Swiss assisted-suicide clinic, Dignitas, to die.
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