To die or not to die.
This article presents the author's personal reflections and experiences in providing case management for patients with end-of-life issues. Through case examples and practical guidelines, the reader will gain an insight into dealing with terminal states in the acute care setting. References were drawn from recent literature on the subject, and were the stimulus to this piece.
Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI, USA. wiser@msu.edu
Susan
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Wisser
D032722:Advance Care Planning / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D019090:Case Management / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003657:Decision Making / Q000941:ethics; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D019727:Proxy / Q000523:psychology; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology