Palliative Care Insights and Preferences

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To achieve the highest possible quality of life for both the patient and their family. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Care for patients with chronic illnesses who are no longer responding to curative treatment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial support. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To lead an interdisciplinary team in providing palliative care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of open communication about death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inadequate symptom control and communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved patient and family satisfaction with care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited access to spiritual guidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insufficient funding for palliative care services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To support patients in understanding their illness trajectory and making informed choices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients may be more likely to receive CPR despite their wishes, potentially extending suffering. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate open and honest communication between patients and their healthcare providers about terminal illness and end-of-life care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Persistent preoccupation with the deceased for several years, accompanied by intense emotional pain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed grief (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid recovery from the initial bereavement period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grief is a universal response, while mourning is influenced by cultural norms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hallucinations and feeling the presence of the deceased. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It focuses on ensuring that individuals can die with dignity, comfort, and surrounded by loved ones. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Always discuss DNACPR orders with patients, unless there is a clear risk of harm. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear and concise language, avoiding jargon and ensuring accurate documentation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Summarizing the patient's prognosis and informing them about their remaining life expectancy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Normal grief is relatively unresponsive to antidepressants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help clinicians identify and distinguish prolonged grief disorder from other mental health conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance quality of life and provide comfort during the terminal phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prolonging life as much as possible using all medical interventions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The aging population and advances in life-prolonging treatments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hospice care is distinct from euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, which aim to end life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are significant disparities in access to palliative care, creating inequities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>57% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American Indians (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>74% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pandemic encouraged people to think about their own mortality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>63% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burial practices and cemetery traditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of clear guidelines in the medical profession around end-of-life diagnosis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The necessity of preparing for death throughout life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty accepting the reality of the death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Euthanasia and Physician-assisted suicide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>United Kingdom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dependent or interdependent attachment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflicts Between Patients and Families (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insecure attachment in childhood can contribute to complicated grief, particularly if the relationship with the deceased involved dependence or interdependence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Withholding or withdrawing treatment that may prolong life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text suggests a relationship between insecure attachment, especially dependent or interdependent attachments, and complicated grief. However, it does not imply a direct cause-and-effect relationship. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A specialized approach to improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.

Obstacles that hinder timely recognition of approaching death.

Disparities in availability of palliative care services among different populations.

Essential discussions about diagnosis and end-of-life decisions.

Grief is the emotional response; mourning is the outward expression.

Public perspectives on death and dying, showing reluctance to discuss it.

Different practices and beliefs around death across cultures.

Debates surrounding the legality and ethics of assisted dying.

Care offered to patients at an advanced disease stage, focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment.

Utilizes a multidisciplinary team to support patient and family needs during illness and bereavement.

Enhances quality of life for patients, potentially impacting illness progression positively.

There are disparities in access to palliative care for cancer and non-cancer patients.

Low levels of satisfaction reported by families regarding hospital deaths due to communication and emotional support issues.

Limited availability of palliative care services affects patient support during dying.

Significant obstacles exist that impede discussions about dying and death in healthcare settings.

Integrating palliative care principles into hospital settings can improve dying experiences for patients and families.

The experience of death can lead to complex and prolonged grieving, causing dissatisfaction.

A classification of how a person dies, such as violent or natural.

A relationship characterized by mixed feelings of affection and resentment.

A relationship where one person relies heavily on the other for emotional support.

The act of deliberately ending a person's life to relieve suffering.

Deliberate assistance from a doctor for a person to end their own life.

The practice of withdrawing or withholding treatment that could prolong life.

Personal characteristics that increase risk, like low self-esteem and previous psychiatric issues.

A process by which a patient agrees to treatment with full understanding of risks.

A directive indicating that no resuscitation should occur in case of cardiac arrest.

Recognizing when a patient may be close to death, important for care planning.

Essential for discussing end-of-life care preferences and options with patients.

A structured approach for discussing prognosis and care goals with patients.

The process of adjusting to the loss of a loved one.

The emotional response and feelings experienced after a loss.

The cultural expression of grief and loss.

Common emotional and physical responses following a death, such as sadness and disbelief.

Persistent and intense grief lasting more than six months, causing impairment.

Circumstances that may increase the likelihood of prolonged grieving.

Persistent pain and grief following a loss, lasting for long periods.

Grief that is postponed, potentially triggered by another loss.

Grief that's hidden behind physical or unrelated symptoms.

Intense and excessive grief that may lead to mental illness.

Addressing unique cultural and spiritual requirements during bereavement.

Many prefer to die at home, yet few achieve this.

Studies show hospice care preferred for lower pain and better communication.

Over half of complaints to NHS relate to care at death.

Inadequate symptom control leads to poor quality of care at end of life.

Palliative care addresses physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.

Most patients prefer to die at home but are admitted to hospitals.