Doctors "frequently inaccurate" when predicting survival for patients with...
New research has shown that doctors are frequently inaccurate when predicting how long those living with terminal illnesses will survive.
View ArticleTerminally ill cancer patients fare poorly after surgery
UC Davis researchers urge end-of-life discussions prior to operating.Patients with disseminated advanced cancer who undergo surgery are far more likely to endure long hospital stays and...
View ArticleOccupational therapy fails to aid functioning in Alzheimer's patients
New research questions the benefits of occupational therapy for patients with Alzheimer's disease, particularly for slowing down functional decline.
View ArticlePalliative care improves quality of life, lessens symptoms, Pitt study finds
People living with serious illness who receive palliative care have better quality of life and fewer symptoms than those who don't receive palliative care, according to a new study by researchers...
View ArticlePalliative care has beneficial effect on quality of life following stem cell...
Among patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, the use of inpatient palliative care compared with standard transplant care resulted in a smaller...
View ArticleSupportive care for cancer patients remains inadequate
Pain relief and other forms of supportive care for cancer patients are insufficient, researchers report at the ESMO ASIA 2016 Congress in Singapore.
View ArticlePrimary care physician involvement at end of life associated with less...
Regions of the country with greater primary care physician involvement in the last six months of life appear to have lower-intensity, lower-cost end-of-life care. The research by Claire K.
View ArticleEverything you need to know about cachexia
Cachexia is a condition that leads to extreme weight loss and muscle wastage. This article looks at the causes of cachexia, the risk factors, and the ways in which cachexia can complicate. Cachexia is...
View ArticleGreat differences in the view of withdrawing futile intensive care
The views among physicians and the general public when it comes to deciding whether to withhold or withdraw treatment of terminally ill patients differ greatly.
View ArticleMedical assistance in dying will not increase health care costs in Canada
Providing medical assistance in dying to people in Canada will not increase health care costs, and could reduce spending by between $34.7 and $138.
View ArticleDying at home or in hospital dependent on wealth, location and number of...
Where people die is often important to them and their families, as well as being important for planning health care services. Most people want to die at home, but most die in hospital.
View ArticleThe heavier the person, the lower the chance of getting hospice care or dying...
The heavier someone is, the less likely they are to have what many people might call a "good death", with hospice care and a chance to die at home, a new study finds.
View ArticleConcerns over inconsistent palliative care provision across England
Palliative and end-of-life care are not being considered as core services by clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in some parts of England, with a vast degree of variation across different services...
View ArticlePalliative care consults for advanced cancer patients reduces hospitalization...
Cancer patients admitted to the hospital with advanced stages of disease who were referred early to palliative care had decreased health care utilization and increased use of support services...
View ArticleEnd-of-life planning talks often fail to communicate goals
Too few older adults plan ahead for end-of-life medical decisions. Even when they do identify a loved one to make decisions for them, their preferences are not always communicated or understood...
View ArticlePainkillers might not work if you are sleep deprived, study suggests
A new study examines the effects of painkillers and drugs that promote wakefulness on the pain sensitivity of sleep-deprived mice.
View ArticleTwo out of three US adults have not completed an advance directive
Advance directives are the primary tool for individuals to communicate their wishes if they become incapacitated and are unable to make their own health care decisions, particularly near the end of...
View ArticleHow can doctors share bad news with patients?
Research shows that physicians are sometimes reluctant to have difficult conversations with their patients. Experienced physicians share their tips.
View ArticleWhat are the signs that someone is close to death?
A look at the signs of death and indications that someone is near to the end. Included is detail on when to say goodbye and how to cope with death.
View ArticleWhy does a death rattle occur?
The process of dying is complex, and a death rattle is an initial indication that death is approaching. It occurs when a person is unable to clear secretions from the back of the throat. Understanding...
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