Clinical speech-language pathologists (SLPs) may receive referrals to consult with teams
serving patients who have a severe and/or terminal disease. Palliative care focuses on the …

Most deaths now occur in medical or skilled nursing settings. This brings speech-language
pathologists, and other professionals, in close contact with clients who face death. While it …

This issue brings together articles that discuss the knowledge base and skill set needed to
work in long term care. To be a successful clinician in this setting, one must possess more …

Background Speech pathologists have a pivotal role in palliative care, assisting patients with
swallowing and communication disorders, yet very little is known about the preparedness of …

There is an increasing recognition within the literature that speech-language pathologists
have a role in providing care to palliative care clients. However, few studies have examined …

Palliative care is specialized medical care offered to persons with serious health conditions,
with the goal to relieve or prevent pain and suffering, to manage burdensome symptoms …

Communication is an integral part of the medical assistance in dying assessment process in
Canada, as reflected by the legislation of Bill C-14 (2016), provincial and hospital policies …

Speech-language pathologists working with adults across the continuum of care from acute
sub-acute hospitals to in home community services and nursing homes frequently encounter …

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who typically help those with
communication and swallowing disorders. Therefore, they do not join the profession …

Introduction: Dysphagia and communication changes are common in life-limiting conditions
and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) involvement to facilitate effective communication …