Administration of end-of-life drugs by family caregivers during covid-19 pandemic
Ben Bowers, Kristian Pollock, Stephen Barclay
Abstract
Doctors, nurses, and family caregivers worldwide are facing tough decisions concerning the supply and administration of medications to manage symptoms when patients are dying from covid-19 or other conditions in the community or care homes.Proposed changes in practice aimed at ensuring adequate end-of-life symptom control need careful consideration alongside appropriate training and support.][3] Family caregivers willing to take on this role should be adequately trained and responsively supported with access to 24 hour phone advice.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineArc (geometry)Administration (probate law)End-of-life careFamily medicineVirologyPolitical scienceNursingPathologyPalliative careEngineeringOutbreakLawMechanical engineeringDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life