Tag: Death & Dying: Misc.
Criteria for Determining Brain Death Differ by Hospital
Improvement seen with AAN practice parameters, but significant variability still exists
Hematologists Often Initiate End-of-Life Discussions Too Late
Respondents in tertiary care centers more likely to report late discussions versus community centers
Mortality Rates for Major Illnesses Fall in the United States
Prevention key to continued progress in fighting cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes
Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain
Patients and loved ones find greater comfort spending final days together in familiar place
California Governor Signs Right-to-Die Bill Into Law
Physicians can now prescribe life-ending drugs to terminally ill
Characteristics ID’d for Those Who Voluntarily Stop Eating
Most who hasten death by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking are in poor health, dependent on others
California State Assembly Approves Right-to-Die Bill
California would become fifth state in which people are allowed to legally end their lives
CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk
The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
Early Surgery Tied to Increased Mortality in Polytraumatized
High mortality rates in patients with concomitant severe thoracic trauma and low initial Hb
CMS May Adopt Doctors’ Calls for End-of-Life Counseling
Two new codes would be established; would be used for conversations about care options
