In Search of a "Good Death"
Clinician Reviews. 2009 November;19(11):9-11
November 1, 2009 | Clinician Reviews
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For many Americans, life ends in an inpatient setting despite their stated preference to die at home. Patients with dementia—which the American Medical Association considers a terminal illness—often receive inappropriate end-of-life care. What can primary care providers do for these often-underserved patients?
Many patients are often candidates for hospice care months sooner than clinicians realize. Early referral to hospice care will ensure that their physical needs—and the family’s emotional needs—are met in the optimal setting.
