How to discuss goals of care with patients

How oncology fellows discuss transitions in goals of care: a snapshot of approaches used prior to training.

INTRODUCTION The moment when a physician raises the possibility of discontinuing palliative chemotherapy at the end of life is a critical moment in the illness, and a difficult conversation. Expert recommendations cite the importance of giving bad news in these situations but there is limited research addressing how physicians should discuss transitions in goals of care from disease-modifying t...

Patient speaking: hospice patients discuss their care.

Much research examines the effects of hospice assistance on the primary caregivers of hospice patients, but very little systematic research has investigated the perceptions of hospice patients themselves of the care they receive. This researcher asked 38 hospice patients whether and how hospice provided comfort, allowing the patients to guide discussion of services. Patients reported that hospi...

evaluation of fat atrophy in patients with dermis fat graft of orbit by ct-scan

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Doctors, patients urged to discuss advanced care plans.

How to Care for Implanted Ports

Implantable ports are used for intravenous infusion therapy and play an important role in management of oncology patients. These ports are best suited for patients requiring long-term therapy (>4 weeks). Implanted ports provide reliable venous access protect peripheral access increase patients’ comfort through reducing repeated and difficult vein punctures allow for safe and comfortable admi...