Geriatricians use a model called comprehensive geriatric assessment, including medical, functional, mental health, social and environmental dimensions, but also use a variety of other models, such […]
November 18, 2019
Granting dying patients’ wishes may help families feel better about end-of-life ICU care
Families of dying patients may feel better about end-of-life care in the ICU if they are granted simple wishes, like letting the patient taste a favorite […]
November 11, 2019
Researchers explore the ‘gist’ of doctor-patient communication
Holly Prigerson and Valerie Reyna have combined forces to study end-of-life communication between patients and their physicians and clinicians, with the goal of improved prognostic understanding […]
November 11, 2019
Family Caregiver Beliefs May Sway End-of-Life Provider Communication