Multimorbidity poses significant challenges to the well-being of middle-aged and older adults, but its impact on end-of-life experiences remains relatively underexplored and inconsistent. This study aims to investigate the association between the number of chronic conditions and 6 end-of-life outcomes acro...
It is essential for high-quality health care for providers to adhere to the principle of truth telling, speaking with clarity and honesty. The euphemism , MAID, is being mainstreamed in the medical literature by proponents of physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. This trend is deleterious because MAID...
In recent years, health care providers and the general public in the United States have gained a greater awareness of Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking (VSED) as a last resort option to escape from unbearable suffering, thanks to a growing number of publications, books, and documentaries. However, ...
Benzodiazepine and antipsychotic medications are common components of the hospice toolkit and are routinely prescribed for behavioral symptom management at end of life. These medications have significant associated risks but, despite their frequent use, little is known about how clinicians weigh prescribin...
Hospice aides are vital in delivering care to patients and family members at the end of life. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in disruptions in hospice care delivery, especially in long-term care settings. We aim to provide a description of hospice aide visits among nursing home residents enrolled in hospic...
These four decision aids have been certified by Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed): Artificial Hydration, CPR, Tube Feeding, Ventilator
Tools, knowledge, and recognition to improve vaccination rates and protect residents and staff.