Didactics-Evidence Based End of Life Care

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In this video, a gynecologic oncology fellow discusses their experience in palliative care and the challenges of discussing end-of-life care with patients. They highlight the importance of understanding different cultural perspectives on death and emphasize the need for sensitivity in these discussions. The speaker also discusses the difficulty of accurately predicting a patient's prognosis and the potential pitfalls of prognostication. They mention the surprise question, which is commonly used to determine if a patient may benefit from palliative care. The video also touches on the issue of when to stop treatment and the importance of tailoring treatment plans to the patient's goals and preferences. Lastly, the video includes a panel discussion with other healthcare professionals sharing their experiences and perspectives on end-of-life conversations and cultural considerations.

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Lindsey Buckingham
October 2020

Keywords

palliative care

end-of-life care

cultural perspectives on death

prognosis prediction

surprise question