Inpatients With Dementia Referred for Palliative Care Consultation: A Multicenter Analysis
Discussion
Inpatients with a primary diagnosis of dementia receiving PC consultation were older and more functionally impaired than those with other illnesses. They were more likely to have a code status of DNR/DNI at discharge. Few reported distressing symptoms. These results highlight the need for routine clarification of GOC for patients with dementia.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - Category: Neurology Authors: Goss, A., O'Riordan, D. L., Pantilat, S. Z. Tags: All Clinical Neurology, All Oncology, All Cognitive Disorders/Dementia, Cognitive aging, Palliative care Research Article Source Type: research
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