Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Feb 2020
Multicenter Study Observational StudyPalliative sedation in patients hospitalized in internal medicine departments.
Palliative sedation is used to relieve end-of-life refractory symptoms. ⋯ Palliative sedation is used more often for terminal patients. There are differences in the administration of palliative sedation between patients with and without cancer.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Feb 2020
Observational StudyThe Association of Surrogate Decision Makers' Religious and Spiritual Beliefs with End of Life Decisions.
Although religion and spirituality are important to surrogate decision makers, little is known about the role of religion in decision making regarding life-sustaining treatments. ⋯ Few religious variables are associated with end-of-life preferences or treatment. Belief in miracles and intrinsic religiosity may affect treatment and should be identified and explored with surrogates by trained chaplains or other clinicians with appropriate training.