Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2022
Some call these cases “wrongful life lawsuits” when they occur in the courts, though “wrongful resuscitation” may be the more accurate term. . This can prevent or delay hospice care for individuals who chose to receive it. . While in the past, lawsuits like these rarely resulted in hefty judgements, that appears to be changing.
AJN Off the Charts
APRIL 7, 2023
The study found that more than half of ED visits among patients with cancer, 51.6%, were identified as potentially preventable, with the absolute number of potentially preventable ED visits increasing substantially between 2012 and 2019. Palliative care could prevent many ED visits. were made by patients with cancer.
Nurse.com
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
million cases in 2019 to 152.8 This ensures that the family and the care team honor the patient’s wishes like determining do not resuscitate (DNR) status, using ventilator support, and providing enteral feedings. million cases in 2050, according to an article in The Lancet.
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