Palliative Care in the Emergency Department.

Abstract:

:As the geriatric population increases in the United States, there is an increase in number of visits to emergency departments for end-of-life and palliative care. This provides the emergency physician with a unique opportunity to alleviate and prevent further suffering in this vulnerable population. Competency in communication strategies that support shared decision making and familiarity with medicolegal terminology increase physician confidence about addressing complaints at the end of life. Familiarity with evidence-based recommendations for symptom management of pain at the end of life aids the emergency physician in creating a positive experience for the patient and their loved ones.

authors

McEwan A,Silverberg JZ

doi

10.1016/j.emc.2016.04.013

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2016-08-01 00:00:00

pages

667-85

issue

3

eissn

0733-8627

issn

1558-0539

pii

S0733-8627(16)30028-1

journal_volume

34

pub_type

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