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February 28, 2021
Public messaging for serious illness care in the age of coronavirus disease – cutting through misconceptions, mixed feelings and distrust
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33635137/Our findings can be summarized in three observations. First, misunderstanding of ACP, PC, and hospice is wide ranging and deep. Second, COVID-19 evokes its own brand […]
February 28, 2021
Perceptions of the importance of advance care planning during the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults living with HIV
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33614590/The importance of advance care planning (ACP) discussions have been heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic. We assessed advance directive completion, healthcare proxy (HCP), and attitudes toward […]
February 28, 2021
Association between subjective remaining life expectancy and advance care planning in older adults: a cross-sectional study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33631323/Advance care planning (ACP) becomes more relevant with deteriorating health or increasing age. People might be more inclined to engage in ACP as they feel that […]
February 22, 2021
Mac study looks to help families discuss end-of-life care during COVID-19
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/12/30/mac-study-looks-to-help-families-discuss-end-of-life-care-during-covid-19.htmlLong-term-care staff are so swamped with COVID-19 protocols that end-of-life discussions aren’t occurring with residents and families, says a McMaster University professor.
February 22, 2021
Understanding the Role of Knowledge in Advance Care Planning Engagement
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33587993/Advance care planning remains underutilized. A better understanding of the role of education in promoting engagement is needed.
February 22, 2021
Muscedere and Puxty: Seniors are not the problem – they’re part of the solution
https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/muscedere-and-puxty-seniors-are-not-the-problem-theyre-part-of-the-solution?fbclid=IwAR0Ovo9v0v5Cq44EhgA-0XWBH3UJ7hHjEU57iMcxXQ_3W-uNnOr0Ap_S4lgWhat’s forgotten in the focus on keeping seniors safe is that older adults aren’t solely vulnerable and reliant but contribute greatly to our economy and to […]
It is feasible to flag ‘near end-of-life’ status in older patients from routine general practice data