Speech-language pathologists (SLP) who treat patients with dysphagia may at some point
work with persons who are dying. The purpose of this article is to provide a legal and ethical …

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) that care for patients with dysphagia are uniquely
aware of the physiology of swallowing and how important eating is to patients and their …

Purpose: With an ageing population, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can expect to
encounter legal and ethical challenges associated with palliative and end-of-life care more …

Speech pathologists are at the forefront in dealing with the consequences of life-saving
measures and the technological advances that promote surival. Many ethical dilemmas exist …

This article addresses the unique roles of social work and speech-language pathologists
(SLPs) in end-of-life and hospice care settings. The four levels of hospice care are …

As we approach the end of our lives, our bodies and organ systems begin to slow down. We
can think of this as the opposite of birth, when our systems are revving up. The transition of …

This article discusses the role of the speech-language pathologist in palliative care in
nursing homes. The aim of this paper is to help speech-language pathologists practicing in …

Speech-language pathologists require a specialized set of skills to treat end of life (EOL)
patients with dysphagia. SLPs must advance their diagnostic and prognostic skills, adapt …

Purpose The purpose of this clinical focus article is to discuss palliative care for patients with
dysphagia who also have a comorbid condition of dementia. It reviews the nature of …

Nutrition and hydration are emotive topics in many fields of health care. This can present
particular challenges towards the end of life where reduced hydration and nutritional needs …