TY - JOUR
T1 - Surgery in the elderly
T2 - The evolving role of palliative care in general surgical practice
AU - Zenilman, Michael E.
AU - Hardin, Rosemarie E.
PY - 2004/11
Y1 - 2004/11
N2 - Palliative care will continue to be an evolving part of general surgical practices, especially with an expanding elderly population. The challenge to a surgeon remains, namely, understanding when palliation is a better alternative to aggressive therapeutic measures. The transition from curative intervention to palliative care is aided by honest communication between physician and patient and respect for dying with dignity. An intimate understanding of the multidimensional nature of palliative care will enable a surgeon to provide appropriate care for a terminal patient.
AB - Palliative care will continue to be an evolving part of general surgical practices, especially with an expanding elderly population. The challenge to a surgeon remains, namely, understanding when palliation is a better alternative to aggressive therapeutic measures. The transition from curative intervention to palliative care is aided by honest communication between physician and patient and respect for dying with dignity. An intimate understanding of the multidimensional nature of palliative care will enable a surgeon to provide appropriate care for a terminal patient.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.disamonth.2004.11.003
DO - 10.1016/j.disamonth.2004.11.003
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:10944274046
SN - 0011-5029
VL - 50
SP - 594
EP - 602
JO - Disease-a-Month
JF - Disease-a-Month
IS - 11
ER -