End of Life Intensive Care: Pain and Symptom Management at Home

Symptom management at the end of life can be a challenge for any provider. With careful assessment and tenacity, providers need to determine the cause of any discomfort and determine the best possible treatment. Sometimes the best intervention is presence. Sitting with the patient and family, listen...

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Published in:Home health care management & practice 2008-08, Vol.20 (5), p.404-407
Main Author: Jennings, PJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carers
Dying
Pain
Palliative care
Reassurance
Symptoms
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Summary:Symptom management at the end of life can be a challenge for any provider. With careful assessment and tenacity, providers need to determine the cause of any discomfort and determine the best possible treatment. Sometimes the best intervention is presence. Sitting with the patient and family, listening, answering questions, and providing reassurance should not be discounted.
ISSN:1084-8223
1552-6739
DOI:10.1177/1084822307311837