Water Under the Bridge: When Families are at Odds Over Hydration at the End-of-Life

1. Discuss the evidence for and against the use of fluids in end of life care, and explore the nuanced issues when using fluids at end of life through an ethical lens.2. Practice applying a framework to support shared decision-making in a complex family dynamic.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - April 19, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jane M. Simpson, Annie L. Gula, Jacob Ramos, Jensy Stafford, Christine Nevins-Herbert Source Type: research