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Care workers’ experiences discussing financial issues with families facing end-of-life decisions

Qualitative Research in Medicine & Healthcare, 2021
Numerous studies have confirmed the presence of financial difficulties for families when a loved one is at the end of life. However, few studies examine the discussions family members have with care workers about financial issues during end of life.
Paula Hopeck
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Navigating power dynamics in engaging communities in end-of-life issues? : Lessons learned from developing community-based intergenerational arts initiatives about death and loss

, 2021
Lack of community engagement in end-of-life issues and age-segregation in Swedish society motivated us to develop Studio DöBra, a community-based intergenerational arts initiative to support community engagement in end-of-life issues and develop ...
Kleijberg, Max,, Macdonald, Alastair,, Macdonald, Alastair, Ahlberg, Beth Maina,, Ahlberg, Beth Maina, Kleijberg, Max, Lindqvist, Olav, Tishelman, Carol, Lindqvist, Olav,, Tishelman, Carol,   +9 more
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Legal issues in end-of-life care: Current status in India and the road ahead

Current Medicine Research and Practice, 2023
End-of-life (EOL) care is a multidisciplinary approach to provide 'whole person care' to individuals with advanced, progressive, incurable or life-limiting illnesses to prevent or relieve suffering with a goal to reduce suffering as much as possible ...
Anjali Gera, Bimla Sharma, Jayashree Sood   +2 more
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Discussing end-of-life issues in the last months of life : a nationwide study among general practitioners [PDF]

, 2011
Communication is a necessary tool for ensuring the provision of quality patient-centered care for patients who have life-threatening illnesses, and discussing all relevant end-of-life issues should not be limited to cancer ...
Deliens, L., Donker, G.A., Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B., Echteld, M.A., Bregje Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Abarshi, Ebun, Deliens, Luc, Donker, G., Ebun Abarshi, Luc Deliens, Block, L. van den, Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Bregje, Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B.D., Donker, Gé, Van den Block, Lieve, van den Block, L., Michael Echteld, Abarshi, E., Echteld, Michael, Echteld, M., Gé Donker, Abarshi-Fatiregun, E.A.B., Lieve Van den Block   +22 more
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Overview of Palliative Care Service in Hong Kong

Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 2020
Palliative care service is a growing trend for patients with terminal illnesses. The purpose of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for the patients and their family by providing comprehensive care such as symptoms control, pain relief and ...
Hilary H.L Yee, Ben Y.F Fong, Tommy K.C Ng   +2 more
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The Preparedness of Students to Discuss End-of-Life Issues With Patients

, 1998
PURPOSE: To explore how well medical schools prepare students to address end-of-life issues with their patients. METHOD: In 1997, the authors surveyed 226 fourth-year students at Georgetown University School of Medicine and Mayo Medical School, assessing
Marx, Eric S., Buss, Mary K., Sulmasy, Daniel P.   +2 more
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End‐of‐life issues: Case 2

Medical Journal of Australia, 2002
When a dying patient lacks decision-making capacity, the general practitioner needs to collaborate with family members in making decisions about forgoing life-sustaining treatment. The key to working out the best course of action is for the doctor to have a very clear idea of which treatment options he or she considers acceptable or unacceptable.
Glare, Paul, Tobin, Bernadette
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End-of-Life Issues in adults - Euthanasia

, 2022
Η παρούσα εργασία εκπονήθηκε στο πλαίσιο των εκπαιδευτικών Σεμιναρίων με θέμα «Σύγχρονα Θέματα Βιοηθικής» - Δ’ Κύκλος (Φεβρουάριος – Μάιος 2021) που διοργανώθηκε από την Εθνική Επιτροπή Βιοηθικής και Τεχνοηθικής και το Εργαστήριο Μελέτης Ιατρικού Δικαίου
Zacharopoulos, Dimitrios, Vasileiadis, Georgios, Kousi, Chrisaugi, Tzermpinou, Anthi   +3 more
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End-of-Life Issues and Support Needs of People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disability

, 2022
Throughout life people with profound intellectual and multiple disability (PIMD) are likely to experience multiple complex and life-threatening conditions, creating a need for decision-making about end-of-life care and support.
Voss, H, Watson, J, Bloomer, MJ
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Aging, End-of-Life Issues in Literature/Film/Art, University of South Florida

, 2022
The object of this elective is to provide consideration of portrayals of aging and end-of-life issues using humanities tools. Students explore these issues in medical text and clinical experiences, but this course provides a different perspective ...
Post Discipline Admin (12858854)
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