Impact of an Institution-Wide Goals of Care Program on the Timing of Referrals to Outpatient Palliative Care.

Context: Palliative care has received increased interest since the COVID-19 pandemic due to its role in guiding goals of care (GOC) discussions.

Objectives: We assessed the change in the timing of outpatient palliative care referrals before and after implementing an institution-wide multicomponent interdisciplinary GOC (myGOC) program.

Methods: We reviewed 200 random supportive care center (SCC) consult visits each from June to November 2019 (before myGOC) and June to November 2020 (after myGOC).

Fluoroquinolone-Induced Seizure in a Patient Receiving End-of-Life Care: A Case Report.

When caring for patients nearing the end of live (EOL), healthcare providers must carefully assess the potential benefits and drawbacks of common medical interventions, such as starting antibiotic treatment. Antibiotic use during this stage can be a challenging and multifaceted situation, encompassing important clinical, social, and ethical considerations. While physicians may be motivated to prescribe antibiotics to terminally ill patients in hopes of prolonging survival and alleviating symptoms, it's crucial to recognize that these drugs can have significant implications for individuals at the EOL.