Speech–language pathologists (SLPs) provide services to patients confronting the end of
life (EOL) in a variety of settings. Instead of targeting improvement of health or sustaining life …

Objective Communication between patients and end-of-life care providers requires
sensitivity given the context and complexity involved. This systematic review uses a narrative …

Introduction: Individuals who are Deaf face challenges both similar and unique from those
faced by hearing individuals when a family member is dying. This study was guided by the …

Julie Griffie is a clinical nurse specialist at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Paula Nelson-
Marten is an associate professor of nursing at the School of Nursing, University of Colorado …

Background In many cases, older adults reach the end of their lives suffering from different
health conditions that interfere with their communication, limiting their opportunities to …

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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 …

Background: In 2016, the Canadian government legalized medical assistance in dying
(MAiD) for adults with terminal illness. The objective of this study was to explore the …

Background Healthcare organisations are transforming the way care is delivered to people
with a life-limiting illness with an increased focus on recognising the voice of the persons …

Objective To help healthcare professionals (HCP) act with more confidence when
communicating about approaching death, we sought to develop a communication model for …