April 6, 2020
A mixed methods investigation of end-of-life surrogate decisions among older adults
https://bmcpalliatcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12904-020-00553-wA large number of end-of-life decisions are made by a next-of-kin for a patient who has lost their decision-making capacity. This has given rise to investigations […]
April 6, 2020
The realities family members must face as COVID-19 spreads through nursing homes
https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/news-story/9922263-the-realities-family-members-must-face-as-covid-19-spreads-through-nursing-homes/A Hamilton physician says as the coronavirus cases increase in the general public, Hamiltonians must brace for more cases at long-term care homes.
March 30, 2020
Palliative care on the front lines of COVID: Podcast with Darrell Owens
https://www.geripal.org/2020/03/palliative-care-on-front-lines-of-covid.htmlWe 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
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/3/e036551To understand who are the participants in the decision-making process about the location of care of the elderly.