Journal
of Pain & Symptom Management, May 2014, vol./is. 47/5(926-935.e6)
Swetz
KM, Kamal AH, Matlock DD, Dose AM, Borkenhagen LS, Kimeu AK, Dunlay SM, Feely
MA
Previous literature has suggested that
palliative medicine providers are well poised to assist cardiologists,
cardiothoracic surgeons, and the multidisciplinary cardiovascular team with
promotion of informed consent and initial and iterative discussions regarding
goals of care. Here, the authors outline several key aspects of preparedness planning and
detail strategies for engaging patients who are receiving mechanical
circulatory support in the process.
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