Journal article
P008: Care of palliative patients by paramedics in the 911 system
Abstract
Introduction:
Palliative Care aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying in patients with life-limiting, progressive conditions. Many patients and families prefer to stay at home at end of life. Despite this, many access 911 in times of apparent crisis. It has been noted in the literature that a well functioning palliative care system includes considering Emergency Medical Services as part of the …
Authors
Wallner C; Welsford M; Lutz-Graul K; Winter K
Journal
Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 22, No. S1, pp. s67–s67
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
5 2020
DOI
10.1017/cem.2020.216
ISSN
1481-8035