Palliativversorgung von Menschen mit fortgeschrittener Demenz

Diehl-Schmid, J.; Riedl, L.; Rusing, U.; Hartmann, J.; Bertok, M.; Levin, C.; Hamann, J.; Arcand, M.; Lorenzl, S.; Feddersen, B. and Jox, R. J. (2018): Palliativversorgung von Menschen mit fortgeschrittener Demenz. In: Nervenarzt, Vol. 89, No. 5: pp. 524-529

Abstract

As a result of a literature-based expert process, this review provides an overview about the principles of palliative care for people with advanced dementia that are relevant for clinical practice. In particular, the indications, impact and aims of palliative care for advanced dementia are described. Life-prolonging measures and management of symptoms at the end of life are discussed. Furthermore, the overview focuses on the legal basis of decision making.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Faculties: Medicine
• Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medicine and health
• ISSN: 0028-2804
• Language: German