Death by Chocolate: The Palliative Management of Dysphagia.
J Palliat Med
; 25(6): 1004-1008, 2022 06.
Article
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| ID: mdl-34962144
ABSTRACT
Background:
Among patients seen by palliative care, dysphagia is prevalent and can lead to disturbing symptoms and challenges in medical decisions for patients and families. Case Our patient, AP, an 88-year-old woman with a history of thyroid cancer and esophageal dysmotility, was nearing end of life. She wanted nothing more than to eat her chocolate cake in peace. This shocked her family and also presented multiple ethical and logistical issues for the medical team caring for her during an acute admission for hypoxia.Discussion:
This case presents an opportunity to review strategies for evaluating and diagnosing dysphagia; appraise evidenced based approach to the palliative management of dysphagia; and promote the education of families and staff regarding palliative options for care.Conclusion:
Palliative care professionals can be instrumental in educating patients, families, other clinicians, including swallowing therapists, on how to enhance comfort and quality of life among patients with dysphagia.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos de Deglutição
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Chocolate
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article