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[Provision of palliative care for people with advanced dementia].

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As a result of a literature-based expert process, this review provides an overview about the principles of palliative care for people with advanced dementia that are relevant for clinical practice. In particular,… Click to show full abstract

As a result of a literature-based expert process, this review provides an overview about the principles of palliative care for people with advanced dementia that are relevant for clinical practice. In particular, the indications, impact and aims of palliative care for advanced dementia are described. Life-prolonging measures and management of symptoms at the end of life are discussed. Furthermore, the overview focuses on the legal basis of decision making.

Keywords: care people; people advanced; palliative care; advanced dementia; provision palliative

Journal Title: Der Nervenarzt
Year Published: 2018

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