Abstract:when they clearly offer little symptom benefit and life expectancy is down to months. One example might be the recommendation for urgent endoscopic evaluation of patients with gastrointestinal bleeding who are nearing the end of life. The chapter on diabetic management is a clear and thoughtful presentation of best practices based on goals of care. In contrast, the authors of the chapter on dementia who practice in France are more enthusiastic about the use of cholinesterase inhibitorsd even for mild cognitive… Show more
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