Treating a patient receiving palliative care in the emergency department
Chauvin, Hélène.; Compa, J.; Duval, Lëtitia.; Lefessant, L.; Bal, J-Pierre.
Revue de l'Infirmiere 2013(187): 20-22
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1293-8505 PMID: 23379094 Document Number: 669119
Treating a patient receiving palliative care in emergency departments. Treating a patient receiving palliative care in emergency departments represents a challenge for the medical and nursing team. In this specific context, nurses provide as much support as possible to the patient and their family, limit painful procedures and take part in discussions relating to the limitation of active therapies.