Articles: palliative-care.
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Terminal restlessness is a variant of delirium observed in some patients in their last days of life. Readily reversible causes of restlessness should be identified and treated. Benzodiazepines give effective palliation of this condition, and, unlike haloperidol and the phenothiazines, do not exacerbate the existing tendency to myoclonus and convulsions.
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To describe a 10-yr experience with an end-of-life practice in a hospital. ⋯ A hands-on approach to the care of dying patients by this specialty, palliative care service has provided patients, families, and clinicians with the type of support needed for satisfactory end-of-life care. A summary of our experience may be useful to others.
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Palliative medicine · Jan 1997
Hospice and palliative care in the UK 1994-5, including a summary of trends 1990-5.
A survey of hospice and specialist palliative care services in the UK in the year 1994-5 was undertaken, enquiring about inpatient, home care and day care services. Over 500 questionnaires were sent out in June 1995 and replies were analysed by the Hospice Information Service. ⋯ The response rates to various parts of the questionnaire are tabulated and national estimates are made of the numbers of patients receiving palliative care from specialist providers. The survey is one in a series of annual surveys and the development of specialist palliative care services over the last five years is discussed.
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Practice Guideline Guideline
Palliative care: a bioethical definition, principles, and clinical guidelines.