38. Palliative Care in Critical Illness: Intentional & Compassionate Palliation with Dr. Anand Iyer
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Navigating Conversations in Palliative Care
This chapter explores the intricacies of initiating conversations about palliative care, stressing the need for tailored communication strategies in clinical settings. It highlights innovative tools like the 'Nurse tool' and 'SPIKES' framework to facilitate effective discussions with families, while also critiquing existing methodologies for identifying patient needs. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding patient values and preferences to enhance decision-making and provide compassionate care during critical moments.
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