High rates of health care utilization at the end of life may be a marker of care that does not align with patient-stated preferences.
May 8, 2019
Trends in site of death and health care utilization at the end of life: a population-based cohort study (includes CARENET authors)
http://cmajopen.ca/content/7/2/E306.fullHigh rates of health care utilization at the end of life may be a marker of care that does not align with patient-stated preferences.
May 8, 2019
Advance care planning is essential (op-ed by Daren Heyland)
https://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2019/05/04/advance-care-planningis-essential/The article entitled “Plan now for end-of-life issues” by David Amies (April 26) is a welcome reminder that we are all immortal and need to plan […]
April 30, 2019
Interdisciplinary care pathway helps manage frail, elderly trauma patients
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-04-interdisciplinary-pathway-frail-elderly-trauma.htmlAn interdisciplinary care protocol for frail geriatric trauma patients significantly reduces the risk for delirium and 30-day readmission, according to a study published online April 5 […]
April 30, 2019
Clinicians’ Comfort Levels Low With Life Expectancy Discussions
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/912047Fewer than half of physicians, nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) report always or frequently having end-of-life discussions with older patients with chronic illnesses, according […]