Palliative Care at the Very End of Life - Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Palliative Care at the Very End of Life - Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Palliative Care at the Very End of Life - Dartmouth-Hitchcock
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Benefits and Burdens <strong>of</strong><br />
Artificial Nutrition/Hydr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Benefits <strong>of</strong> Artificial Nutrition/Hydr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Prolongs life if time is needed<br />
May improve or forestall delirium<br />
Maintains appearance <strong>of</strong> life giving sustenance<br />
Maintains hope for future clinical improvement<br />
Removal/avoidance <strong>of</strong> guilt by family members<br />
Weissman, D.E. , Biern<strong>at</strong>, K. & Rehm, J. (2003)
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