Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3807515 | Medicine | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Sudden changes in a patient’s condition that require urgent treatment are not uncommon during the last phase of a patient’s life. The diagnosis and management of spinal cord compression, shortness of breath, haemorrhage, metabolic disturbance, fractures and neurological conditions are discussed. Appropriate treatment can make a big difference to how the patient and family cope and anticipation of potential problems is advocated.
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Authors
Andrew Fowell, Nicholas S.A. Stuart,