Palliative Care in the Emergency Department.

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Palliative Care in the Emergency Department.

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2016 Aug;34(3):667-685

Authors: McEwan A, Silverberg JZ

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.

PMID: 27475020 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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