Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Caring for Serious Illness in Pregnancy.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Palliative care (PC) teams are increasingly being called upon to provide care earlier and more remote from end of life. Because much of the field has grown out of hospice and geriatric care, most teams have little to no experience caring for pregnant women or their fetuses when serious or life-threatening illness strikes. This article, written by a team of oncologists (gynecologic, medical, and radiation) and PC providers, seeks to demystify the care of seriously ill pregnant women and their fetuses by exploring the diagnostic, treatment, prognostication, symptom management, and communication needs of these patients. Truly comprehensive PC extends throughout the life span, from conception to death, regardless of age. Accordingly, increased knowledge of the unique needs of these vulnerable groups will enhance our ability to provide care across this continuum.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Buckingham, L; Janssen, M; Ray, EM; Tucker, K; Davidson, BA; Arenth, J; Lefkowits, C; Jones, JA; Gehrig, P; Jones, CA

Published Date

  • May 2020

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 23 / 5

Start / End Page

  • 712 - 718

PubMed ID

  • 31928374

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1557-7740

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1089/jpm.2019.0651

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States