학술논문
Executive Summary: State-of-the-Art Review: Use of Antimicrobials at the End of Life.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*COMMUNICABLE diseases
*COMMUNICATIVE competence
*PALLIATIVE treatment
*ANTIMICROBIAL stewardship
*DECISION making
*CONTINUUM of care
*EMOTIONS
*PATIENT-centered care
*PHYSICIANS
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ISSN
1058-4838
Abstract
The article discusses the complexities faced by infectious diseases physicians in navigating the use of antimicrobials at the end of life, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care, shared decision making, and antimicrobial stewardship. Topics include challenges in managing recurrent infections in patients with advanced cancer, strategies for engaging in difficult conversations with patients and their families, and the ethical concerns encountered by physicians in these situations.