The Care of Dying Patients -- Feinberg 126 (2): 164 -- Annals of Internal Medi... - The Diigo Meta page

• 29 Jun 09
  

  Elena LaVictoire

  death cancer

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    Why, despite our honest efforts, are we doing such an inadequate job with end-of-life care? Why did SUPPORT fail even to begin to alleviate the problems it set out to address? What are the implications of the public's perception that care is frequently impersonal and mechanical? And, finally, what can be done about this perception?

  • Hospice offers humane care with an emphasis on the relief of both physical and mental pain. But only a small percentage of patients avail themselves of this opportunity, perhaps because entering hospice means accepting death and "defeat."

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