title: Care of the dying in long-term care settings.
abstract: A team of caregivers provides health care in nursing homes. This team is led by a nurse and includes a physician, nursing assistants, and other nursing home staff. Given the future demand for palliative care in this setting, the roles of all caregivers need to be supported with meaningful training, improved working conditions, and respect for each caregiver's contribution.
authors.affiliation: Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7110, USA.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Hanson
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Henderson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017144:Focus Groups; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*