DNR patients face higher death rates after surgery
April 21, 2011 by Carol Katarsky · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Filed under: Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Patients with a do not resuscitate (DNRs) order are more likely to die during certain surgeries — for reasons that aren’t clear. Read more
End-of-life decisions: When is it too soon to broach the topic?
February 2, 2010 by Carol Katarsky · 6 Comments
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, Patient/Client Communication, Special Report
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, Patient/Client Communication, Special Report

A new survey shows most physicians are waiting much longer than was commonly thought to discuss a terminal diagnosis with patients. Is it the right thing to do? Read more
End-of-life care and the ‘race gap’
October 30, 2009 by Carol Katarsky · 2 Comments
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication
Black cancer patients are less likely to have their end-of-life care wishes followed. The question is why. Read more
