Euthanasia and uptake of pallative care
Legalised euthanasia does not mean that fewer people use palliative care, a study from Belgium has shown.
Legalised euthanasia does not mean that fewer people use palliative care, a study from Belgium has shown.
Effective diagnosis and treatment of pruritus at the end of life can markedly improve quality of life.
Advance care planning can be applied in CPR decision-making at the end of life, but because medical technology advances mean increased length of palliative care and chronic illnesses, the decision of when to intervene has become more complex
For some patients with end stage renal failure, management with options other than dialysis is preferred, and this article reviews the symtoms these patients experience.