| Literature DB >> 24094703 |
Keith M Swetz1, Arif H Kamal2, Daniel D Matlock3, Ann Marie Dose4, Lynn S Borkenhagen5, Ashley K Kimeu5, Shannon M Dunlay6, Molly A Feely5.
Abstract
The role of palliative medicine in the care of patients with advanced heart failure, including those who receive mechanical circulatory support, has grown dramatically in the last decade. Previous literature has suggested that palliative medicine providers are well poised to assist cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and the multidisciplinary cardiovascular team with promotion of informed consent and initial and iterative discussions regarding goals of care. Although preparedness planning has been described previously, the actual methods that can be used to complete a preparedness plan have not been well defined. Herein, we outline several key aspects of this approach and detail strategies for engaging patients who are receiving mechanical circulatory support in preparedness planning. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
Keywords: Mechanical circulatory support; advance care planning; end of life; medical ethics; palliative care; preparedness planning; ventricular assist device
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24094703 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2013.06.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pain Symptom Manage ISSN: 0885-3924 Impact factor: 3.612