Care At The End Of Life: References

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References

Citations

1. Tobin DR (1999). Coming to terms. In Peaceful Dying: The Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Your Dignity, Your Choice, and Your Inner Peace at the End of Life, pp. 71–86. Reading, MA: Perseus Books.

2. Christakis NA, Lamont EB (2000). Extent and determinants of error in doctors' prognoses in terminally ill patients: Prospective cohort study. BMJ, 320: 469–473.

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4. Cohen LM, et al. (2003). Practical considerations in dialysis withdrawal. JAMA, 289(16): 2113–2119.

5. Heyland DK, et al. (2006). What matters most in end-of-life care: Perceptions of seriously ill patients and their family members. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 174(5): 1–9.

6. Teno JM, et al. (2004). Family perspectives on end-of-life care at the last place of care. JAMA, 291(1): 88–93.

Other Works Consulted

• Billings JA (2008). Care of dying patients and their families. In L Goldman, D Ausiello, eds., Cecil Medicine, 23rd ed., pp. 11–16. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.

• Byock I (1997). Dying Well. New York: Riverhead Books.

• Byock I (2004). Four Things That Matter Most: A Book About Living. New York: Free Press.

• Collins JJ (2006). End-of-life care for pediatric patients. In FD Burg et al., eds., Current Pediatric Therapy, 18th ed., pp. 242–245. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.

• Kliegman RM (2007). Grief and bereavement. In RM Kliegman et al., eds., Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed., pp. 206–208. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.

• Liben S (2007). The care of children with life-limiting illness. In RM Kliegman et al., eds., Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed., pp. 200–206. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.

• Rabow MW, Pantilat SZ (2008). Care at the end of life. In SJ McPhee et al., eds., Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, 47th ed., chap. 5, pp. 67–84. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Last updated:	July 14, 2008
Author:	Bets Davis, MFA
Reviewed By:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Shelly R. Garone, MD - Palliative Care
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC