Advance care planning practices in the nursing home setting: A secondary analysis

DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Advance care planning may contribute towards a reductionist approach to decision-making. There is an urgent need for the development of evidence-based policy and legislation to support residents, families, and healthcare workers to make appropriate decisions, including withholding invasive treatment when a resident deteriorates.PMID:33624074 | DOI:10.1093/geront/gnab028

Source: The Gerontologist - February 24, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bridget L Laging Rhonda Nay Michael Bauer Rohan Laging Katie Walker Amanda Kenny Source Type: research