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Dementia
Research from Johns Hopkins University provide new insights into dementia
June 13th, 2009
Fresh data on dementia are presented in the report 'Surrogate decision makers' understanding of dementia patients' prior wishes for end-of-life care.' According to recent research from the United States, "This study examines how surrogate decision makers for dementia patients developed an understanding of patient preferences about end-of-life (EOL) care and patient wishes. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 34 surrogate decision makers for hospice-eligible nursing home patients with dementia." "The data were content analyzed. Most surrogates reported that patients had previously completed an advance directive (59%), discussed preferences for EOL care (56%),...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-06-13)
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