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Voorbij de dorst: dehydratie in de palliatieve fase

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Dehydration in patients in the final stage of life requires a multidimensional approach.The appropriateness of a particular intervention depends not only on clinical factors and medical-technical possibilities, but also on ethical, spiritual, and psychosocial considerations. These aspects all contribute to the decision whether or not to initiate diagnostic procedures or treatment for an individual patient.This clinical lesson presents a fictional case to illustrate the key considerations involved in decision-making, as outlined in the new guideline Dehydration in the Palliative Phase.

Source: Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie

DOI: 10.54195/tgg23054

Authors: Johannes Van Delden, Willemijn Van Erp, Alexander De Graeff, Brigitt (C.M.) Borggreve

Institutions: University Medical Center Utrecht, Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center, Libra Revalidatie & Audiologie

Language: English

Topic: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414155544

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