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Jaffrey Hashimie1, Susan K Schultz1, Jonathan T Stewart1
1Psychiatry Service (116A), James A Haley VA Hospital, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 13000 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
Abstract:
Dementia management is complicated by neuropsychiatric symptoms such that the longitudinal care of a psychiatrist or other mental health provider is often an essential part of patient care and a major source of family support. Given the importance of end-of-life continuity of care, the involvement of psychiatry in palliative and hospice services affords an important opportunity for growth. Common challenges involve sharing prognostic information with patients and families to aid in advance planning, and management of persistent pain and nutritional issues. Future research will yield important new insights and guidelines for care.
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