Comparison Between Home and Hospital as the Place of Death for Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in the Last Stages of Illness
Conclusion:
Providing family education and ensuring the availability of local family physicians are vital to meeting a patient's desire to die at home. Home care nursing should be introduced in the early stage after diagnosis to provide support to patients for timely decision-making.
Source: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Ushikubo, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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