Palliative

Room fan could be just as effective as oxygen therapy in end-of-life care

September 07, 2010

Oxygen therapy may be unnecessary for some patients receiving end-of-life palliative treatment, according to a new study.
 

Researchers question end-of-life practices at nursing homes

October 16, 2009

Kidney dialysis treatments near the end of life might do more harm than good and aggressive care for individuals with advanced dementia may be well-intentioned but misdirected efforts, results from a pair of new studies suggest.