Transient global amnesia: a case report and literature review.

In this case report and review of the literature, transient global amnesia (TGA) is discussed. A 72-year-old physician presented to the emergency department with sudden loss of memory. In particular, he was unable to recall recent events.

End-of-life care in Hancock County, Maine: a community snapshot.

This study presents a model for identifying end-of-life concerns in 1 rural community: Hancock County, Maine. Focus groups and structured interviews were held with primary care physicians, hospice staffs, clergy, hospice board members, long-term care facility staffs, and families of patients who had died either with or without hospice services. A list of suggestions for action within the community was generated from the interviews.

Hospice and palliative care: an educational intervention for healthcare professionals in a rural community.

The purpose of the study was to increase the awareness and availability of hospice care in rural communities. In Taos, New Mexico, a community of about 30,000 people, we developed an educational intervention that introduced the topic of end-of-life care and hospice to their healthcare professionals. We targeted nurses, physicians, and other related healthcare professionals.

Comprehension of written health care information in an affluent geriatric retirement community: use of the Test of Functional Health Literacy.

Background: The comprehension of written health care information, e.g. prescription bottle labels or an informed consent form, impacts on communication with patients and their ability to understand medical procedures, as well as goals of therapy.