The provision and awareness of the need for end-of-life care has expanded greatly in the
past decade. The burgeoning older adult population is obviously a factor in the growth of …

While systemic shortcomings in meeting the needs of individuals with progressive chronic
illnesses at the end of life have been well documented, there is growing interest in improving …

Despite an enormous amount of research and many official statements, the definition,
diagnosis, and staging of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remain …

End-of-life care is a poorly understood and often neglected aspect of the management of
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Knowing what to say to …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. For many patients, maximal therapy for COPD produces only modest or …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a progressive course with
a variable illness trajectory causing death either from respiratory failure or complications …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an incurable, progressive illness that is
the fourth commonest cause of death worldwide. Death tends to occur after a prolonged …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes almost as many deaths as lung
cancer, yet evidence about the impact of COPD in the latter stages of illness is limited. We …

BACKGROUND: End-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating,
life-limiting condition. A palliative approach is appropriate for individuals with end-stage …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent condition worldwide
and is associated with significant mortality. This paper gives an overview of the relevant …