End of life care

  1. Arantzamendi, M. 2
  2. Belar, A. 2
  3. Rojí, R. 1
  1. 1 Clínica Universitaria de Navarra
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    Clínica Universitaria de Navarra

    Pamplona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03phm3r45

  2. 2 Universidad de Navarra
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    Universidad de Navarra

    Pamplona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02rxc7m23

Book:
Textbook of Palliative Care

Publisher: Springer

ISBN: 978-3-319-77738-2,  978-3-319-77740-5

Year of publication: 2019

Pages: 815 - 838

Type: Book chapter

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-77740-5_46 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Abstract

This chapter aims to tackle end of life issues for patients and their families. It will reflect on the process of disease to understand when “end of life” begins and what this stage entails. It will also address adjusting expectations and treatments, symptom management, and emotional and spiritual care at this stage of the disease. Care for end-of-life patients who are dying and their families will additionally be addressed, as well as the attention that healthcare professionals provide to patients and their families in consideration of different religious perspectives.