Objective To explore the experiences of family physicians and respiratory therapists in
treating advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their attitudes to the …

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the importance, current status and directions for improvement of
advance care planning and communication about end-of-life care for patients with Chronic …

Rationale: Opioids are commonly used to relieve dyspnea, but clinical data are mixed and
practice varies widely. Objectives: Evaluate the effect of morphine on dyspnea and …

Background: A recent national practice guideline recommends the use of opioids for the
treatment of refractory dyspnea in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary …

In the ICU where critically ill patients receive aggressive life-sustaining interventions,
suffering is common and death can be expected in up to 20% of patients. High-quality pain …

Rationale: A growing evidence base supports provision of palliative care services alongside
life-prolonging care. Whereas palliative care processes have been implemented widely in …

Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects more than 70,000 individuals and their families worldwide.
Although outcomes for individuals with CF continue to improve, it remains a life-limiting …

Context While progress has been made in the ability to measure the quality of hospice and
specialty palliative care, there are notable gaps. A recent analysis conducted by Center for …

Objectives: High-quality care for intensive care unit patients and families includes palliative
care. To promote performance improvement, the Agency for Healthcare Research and …

Background: Congestive heart failure is an increasingly prevalent terminal illness in a
globally aging population. Prognosis for this disease remains poor despite optimal therapy …