Document 0081
 DOCN  M95A0081
 TI    AIDS and palliative medicine: medical treatment issues.
 DT    9510
 AU    von Gunten CF; Martinez J; Neely KJ; von Roenn JH; Department of
       Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University,; Chicago, Illinois, USA.
 SO    J Palliat Care. 1995 Summer;11(2):5-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/95318819
 AB    Caring for patients with AIDS in hospice programs presents numerous
       challenges. These go beyond the strictly medical decisions discussed in
       this article to include unique problems with social support, emotional
       support, and bereavement. This discussion centers on medical issues as
       they are commonly encountered. They can be stumbling blocks, or even
       surrogates, for addressing the other important issues at the end of
       life. Communication between all people involved in the multidisciplinary
       treatment of these patients is essential. Common goals should be
       identified and general approaches agreed upon among the physicians,
       nurses (clinic, hospice, home care), therapists, clergy, and volunteers.
       In this way we feel that the principles of hospice and palliative care
       can be effectively applied to most patients with endstage AIDS.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*THERAPY  Adult
       Antibiotics/THERAPEUTIC USE  Antiviral Agents/THERAPEUTIC USE
       AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/PREVENTION & CONTROL  Blood
       Transfusion  Case Report  Fluid Therapy  Human  Male  Middle Age
       *Palliative Treatment  Parenteral Nutrition  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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