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End-of-Life Care

Friday's Progress Notes - January 30, 2004
Mental Health Information - Vol. 8 Issue 1
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. A report on dying in America
2. Managing preparatory grief and depression at the end of life
3. Helping the angry dying patient
4. How culture and ethnicity determine thoughts about death
5. Alzheimer's caregiver guide
6. Addressing the spiritual needs of dying patients
7. Talking about sensitive subjects
8. Hospice


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Dear Colleagues,

Death and dying are not easy issues to discuss. Difficult choices often have to be made, and frequently, practitioners and patients are not prepared to deal with the practical, medical, emotional, and legal aspects of end-of-life care. Today's newsletter provides resources that address some of these issues.

Please feel free to forward this information to professional colleagues, who can sign-up for a free subscription to Friday's Progress Notes at http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/fpn_subscribe.html

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Regards,
Jack

John L. Miller, MD


1. LAST ACTS
Means to a Better End: A Report on Dying in America Today
The report evaluates each state's ability to provide end-of-life care that treats the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.
http://www.rwjf.org/pr/product.jsp?id=15788

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2. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Identifying and Managing Preparatory Grief and Depression at the End of Life
Preparatory grief is experienced by virtually all patients who are dying and can be eased with psychosocial support and counseling.

3. PRIMARY CARE COMPANION TO THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY
The Angry Dying Patient
Physicians and other healthcare providers can help the angry patient during this difficult time by using 10 rules of engagement.

4. AMERICAN PSCYHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Culturally Diverse Communities and End-of-Life Care
Many factors including culture and ethnicity determine thoughts about death.

5. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiver Guide
Research has shown that caregivers themselves often are at increased risk for depression and illness, especially if they do not receive adequate support from family, friends, and the community.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/alzcareguide.html

6. WESTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
Addressing the Religious and Spiritual Needs of Dying Patients
This document reviews the issues faced by practitioners working with clients involved in family violence and abuse.
http://www.ewjm.com/cgi/content/full/175/4/251

7. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Working with Older Patients: Talking About Sensitive Subjects
Addressing problems related to safety and independence, such as giving up one’s driver’s license or moving to assisted living, can be difficult.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/sensitivesubjects.html

8. NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION
Hospice
Patient and family needs are at the core of hospice care.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/hospice.html


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