We hear from Dr. Darrell Owens, DNP, MSN, head of palliative care for the University of Washington’s Northwest campus, a community hospital in Seattle. The UW […]
March 30, 2020
Systematic review of qualitative studies on participants in the decision-making process about the location of care of the elderly
“Medical end-of-life decisions in the oldest old in Switzerland” examines the differences between the oldest old and younger patients in terms of the frequency of various […]
March 23, 2020
Unplanned hospitalizations – and coronavirus – must trigger advanced care planning discussions
Unplanned hospitalization should trigger important discussions between a patient, their family and caregivers, and their healthcare providers about whether they wish to get CPR or receive […]
