Study: Advanced directives work for patients and providers
November 7, 2011 by Carol Katarsky · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management
Filed under: Communication, Ethics, Health care/Treatment trends, Healthcare Legal & Compliance, Hospital Management, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Patient/Client Communication, Practice Management
There’s new proof that advanced directives help patients get the care they want — and ease the burden on health care providers. Read more
Treated to death
January 17, 2011 by Carol Katarsky · 1 Comment
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
Despite, or because of, mind-boggling advances in medical technology, many people at the end of life are suffering harder, more painful deaths. How do we balance the hope of a cure against the reality of death? 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