TY - JOUR
T1 - AIDS and palliative medicine
T2 - medical treatment issues.
AU - von Gunten, C. F.
AU - Martinez, J.
AU - Neely, Kathy Johnson
AU - von Roenn, J. H.
PY - 1995/6/1
Y1 - 1995/6/1
N2 - Caring for patients with AIDS in hospice programs presents numerous challenges. These go beyond the strictly medical decisions discussed in this article to include unique problems with social support, emotional support, and bereavement. This discussion centers on medical issues as they are commonly encountered. They can be stumbling blocks, or even surrogates, for addressing the other important issues at the end of life. Communication between all people involved in the multidisciplinary treatment of these patients is essential. Common goals should be identified and general approaches agreed upon among the physicians, nurses (clinic, hospice, home care), therapists, clergy, and volunteers. In this way we feel that the principles of hospice and palliative care can be effectively applied to most patients with endstage AIDS.
AB - Caring for patients with AIDS in hospice programs presents numerous challenges. These go beyond the strictly medical decisions discussed in this article to include unique problems with social support, emotional support, and bereavement. This discussion centers on medical issues as they are commonly encountered. They can be stumbling blocks, or even surrogates, for addressing the other important issues at the end of life. Communication between all people involved in the multidisciplinary treatment of these patients is essential. Common goals should be identified and general approaches agreed upon among the physicians, nurses (clinic, hospice, home care), therapists, clergy, and volunteers. In this way we feel that the principles of hospice and palliative care can be effectively applied to most patients with endstage AIDS.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 7541078
AN - SCOPUS:0029316910
VL - 11
SP - 5
EP - 9
JO - Journal of Palliative Care
JF - Journal of Palliative Care
SN - 0825-8597
IS - 2
ER -