Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2018
Perspectives of cancer treatment providers regarding voluntary assisted dying in Victoria.
A survey of cancer treatment providers at our institution exploring their perspectives regarding voluntary assisted dying in Victoria and the imminent legislation showed that while almost all were aware of the Bill (92%), reported knowledge and understanding of it was much less (38%). As many clinicians supported the Bill as opposed it (28%); 44% were uncertain of their stance. Most were unwilling to directly provide voluntary assisted dying; if they did, would refer to palliative care services for ongoing support.
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2018
Sleep on the ward in intensive care unit survivors: a case series of polysomnography.
Few studies have investigated sleep in patients after intensive care despite the possibility that inadequate sleep might further complicate an acute illness impeding recovery. ⋯ Patients reported poor sleep while in the ICU, and a postoperative admission diagnosis may identify a high-risk subgroup of patients who may derive greater benefit from interventions to improve sleep hygiene.