NSE 21A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Penrod, Morphine, Shortness Of Breath
14 Mar 2020
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Discussion of articles: reading 1: upchurch, reading 2: penrod et al, reading 3: cno (2018): nurses" roles in medical assistance in dying, reading 1. Palliative care at end of life (upchurch 2019: end of life brief overview, holistic approach, multi-disciplinary team, may involve palliative and hospice care or palliative hospice care. See next slide: end of life brief overview, palliative care. Aimed at the relief of suffering and improving qol for persons who are living with or dying from advanced illness. Goal is comfort and dignity for the person and family. Can still be receiving treatment for the disease. Palliative care initiated sooner rather than later to ensure that pt receives tx and comfort to relieve pain and suffering: hospice. Concept of care that provides compassion, concern and support for the dying in last phases of dying in a home-like setting (at the end of life) Patient and family needs are the focus: end of life care.
