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 …

Purpose: Given minimal studies describing the role and practice of speech-language
pathologists (SLPs) in adult palliative care, the aim of this review was to compile a database …

Palliative care provides a support system for people living with a life-limiting condition to live
as actively as possible for as long as possible. The World Health Organization defines …

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Journal of Palliative Medicine: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/palliative Supporting crucial …

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 …

The client's ability to communicate is key to providing quality palliative end-of-life care. A
speech–language pathologist (SLP) can facilitate the patient's ability to communicate …

In reviewing the literature, there are few articles describing the role of the speech-language
pathologist in hospice. Communication impairments can impact upon the hospice team's …

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have become part of multidisciplinary palliative and
end-of-life (EOL) care services progressively over the last 20 years. There has, however …

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 …

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