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biographical continuity” to a similar extent as do patients. In addition, they
note unmet needs in the categories “Family/ friends” and “Managing everyday
life” in a larger degree than do patients. In contrast to patients, health
professionals, especially physicians, focus more on unmet needs in the category
“Health care system”. Problems in the domains of everyday life and
biography are mentioned to a lesser extent. Conclusions: Maintaining continuity,
including coping with change and losses, is central to patients.
Because the professionals´ perspective differs from patients´ it is necessary
for every neurologist to focus more on needs in the domains of everyday life,
biography and family. The perspective of palliative medicine can contribute
to meet unmet needs of severely affected MS patients. To reach this aim a
close cooperation of general and specialized palliative services is necessary.
123 Oral Presentation
Non Cancer
Is dignity compromised in the care of patients with advanced
COPD
Authors: Cathy Shipman Department of Palliative Care & Policy King’s
College London UNITED KINGDOM
Suzanne White King’s College London London UNITED KINGDOM
Patrick White King’s College London London UNITED KINGDOM
Background: Most threats to dignity have focused on loss of social dignity
related to the views and actions of others. A model has been developed
for patients with advanced cancer. The aim of this presentation is to explore
whether dignity is compromised in the care of patients with advanced
COPD. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study of patients with
advanced COPD living at home. Patients were recruited through family
doctors according to two of: FEV1 predicted