Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, life-limiting condition. End-
of-life (EOL) and Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions are essential, yet access and …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, life-limiting
illness that requires end-of-life care planning, yet remains under-served. Understanding …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, life-limiting illness. Despite
significant symptom burden, access to advance care planning (ACP) and palliative care are …

The English End of Life Care Strategy promises that all patients with advanced, life limiting
illness will have the opportunity to participate in Advance Care Planning (ACP). For patients …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant source of
human and financial cost worldwide, yet practitioners seldom discuss prognosis or advance …

Background Guidelines recommend open discussions between patients and healthcare
professionals as the end-of-life (EOL) approaches. Much of the knowledge about the EOL is …

Objectives To examine current practices, attitudes and levels of confidence related to
advance care planning (ACP) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Background: Although practitioners overwhelmingly agree on the importance of advance
care planning (ACP) and preparing for the end of life (EOL), the process is fraught with …

Background: There is no clear consensus on how to approach advance care planning (ACP)
with people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Aim: This study aimed to …

Background: Despite increasing awareness about the importance of discussing end-of-life
(EOL) care options with terminally ill patients and families, many physicians remain …