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Clinical Case Studies in Long-Term Care Psychiatry End-of-Life Care in MNCD
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 31 October 2024
Primary health care providers and mental health professionals are likely to be engaged with family or care staff with questions regarding end-of-life care issues in those in the terminal stages of major neurocognitive disorders. Those who provide care in the long-term care setting should be familiar with issues regarding end-of-life care in MNCD. Palliative care is an approach to medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain, other symptoms, and the physical, emotional, and psychosocial stress that individuals with serious illnesses may experience. The primary goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for patients and their families, particularly when dealing with complex, chronic, or terminal medical conditions. Hospice care is appropriate for patients that are entering the terminal stage of illness and is provided through a licensed hospice agency. The hospice care model focuses on improving comfort and quality of life. It is a holistic approach that encompasses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support and can be provided in almost any care setting.
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