Establishing trust in emergency telehealth consultations.

Over recent years, emergency telehealth has developed rapidly in Australasia. From the patient's perspective, establishing trust with a healthcare provider is uniquely challenging when using the audio and video modalities commonly used in telehealth. It is crucial to consider how we may improve the delivery of care through this emerging pathway if high-quality care is to be delivered.

Temporal changes in toe-brachial index results in haemodialysis patients.

Introduction: Toe brachial index (TBI), the ratio of toe pressure to systolic blood pressure (SBP), helps predict peripheral arterial disease. In patients with kidney failure this may be performed during haemodialysis for convenience. Until recently there has been little evaluation of the impact of haemodialysis in limb and systemic perfusion on these values.

Preparing for the Future While Living in the Present: Older Adults' Experiences Creating a Legacy of Values.

Background And Objectives: A legacy of values (e.g., legacy letter) is a nonlegal way to intentionally communicate intangible assets (e.

Ethical wills and suffering in patients with cancer: a pilot study.

Introduction: Suffering at the end of life may be caused by many factors, including pain and other symptoms, concern about family and friends, and loss of control of one's life. Several authors have suggested that loss of meaning is pivotal in suffering. An ethical will (EW) is a statement, usually written, capturing one's values, wisdom, hopes, and advice.