Palliative Care in the Emergency Department.

Related Articles Palliative Care in the Emergency Department. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2016 Aug;34(3):667-85 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…
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