What People with Serious Illness Want - Part 1

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

English - June 16, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB
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This is the first of a two-part series discussing the research regarding what people with serious illness want, particularly at the end of their lives.

This episode discusses:

Wanting to live without painWanting to make decisions about our care

Goals of care are very individualized, and treatment should encompass psycho-social, physical and spiritual needs or desires. We talk about how it is important for everyone involved to communicate - from the nurse and provider to the patient and the patient's family.