• Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Aug 2016

    Review

    Palliative Care in the Emergency Department.

    • Alyssia McEwan and Joshua Z Silverberg.
    • Department of Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Building 6, Suite 1B-25, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
    • Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2016 Aug 1; 34 (3): 667-85.

    AbstractAs 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 the end of life aids the emergency physician in creating a positive experience for the patient and their loved ones.Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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