Burden of diagnostic investigations at the end of life for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Lauren RossJohn TavernerJennifer JohnAndreas BaischLouis IrvingJennifer PhilipNatasha Smallwood

Published in: Internal medicine journal (2021)

There were missed opportunities to reduce the burden of diagnostic tests and focus on comfort at the end of life. Increased physician education regarding communication and end-of-life care, including recognising active dying may address these issues.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
primary care
emergency department
healthcare
palliative care
risk factors
lung function
quality improvement