Simple Summary Delirium is a generalized cerebral dysfunction that occurs frequently near
the end of life. In palliative care, delirium is frequently a sign of impending death; it is …

Context Although unanimity exists on using palliative sedation (PS) for controlling refractory
physical suffering in end-of-life situations, using it for controlling refractory existential …

Now in its eighth edition, Bioethics: A Nursing Perspective provides practical guidance on
the ethical issues you might come across in nursing practice, with real-world examples that …

'Palliation sedation'is a widely used term to describe the intentional administration of
sedatives to reduce a dying person's consciousness to relieve intolerable suffering from …

Context Palliative sedation therapy (PST) is increasingly used in patients at the end of life.
However, consensus about medications and monitoring is lacking. Objectives To assess …

Benzodiazepines for agitation in patients with delirium: sel... : Current Opinion in Supportive
and Palliative Care Benzodiazepines for agitation in patients with delirium: selecting the right …

Background Recently, palliative care is increasingly important, with an emphasis on the
process of dying with dignity. However, nurses who care for such patients experience the …

Many books have been published about physician-assisted death. This book offers a
comprehensive and in-depth examination of that subject, but it also extends the discussion …

Background Palliative sedation (PS) is an intervention to treat refractory symptoms and to
relieve suffering at the end of life. Its prevalence and practice patterns vary widely …

Abstract Purpose of Review Agitation is common among older adults with dementia; its
origin may be multi-factorial, and it is often difficult to treat. In this paper, we summarize …