Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5879583 | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
NH residents with advanced dementia frequently experience potentially burdensome interventions when suspected of having an infection. Advance directives to limit such interventions may be appropriate for residents whose goal of care is comfort.
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Authors
Elizabeth BA, Susan L. MD, MPH, Daniel BA, Alyssa B. PhD, Jane L. MD, MSCE,