scholarly journals (Palliative care for people living with heart failure: European Association for Palliative Care Task Force expert position statement, 2019)

Cor et Vasa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Gřiva ◽  
Ladislav Kabelka ◽  
Jiří Vítovec
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
European Association ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Position Statement

scholarly journals Palliative care for people living with heart failure: European Association for Palliative Care Task Force expert position statement

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Z Sobanski ◽  
Bernd Alt-Epping ◽  
David C Currow ◽  
Sarah J Goodlin ◽  
Tomasz Grodzicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Substantial Improvement ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Emotional Healing ◽  
Incurable Disease ◽  
Advance Care

Abstract Contrary to common perception, modern palliative care (PC) is applicable to all people with an incurable disease, not only cancer. PC is appropriate at every stage of disease progression, when PC needs emerge. These needs can be of physical, emotional, social, or spiritual nature. This document encourages the use of validated assessment tools to recognize such needs and ascertain efficacy of management. PC interventions should be provided alongside cardiologic management. Treating breathlessness is more effective, when cardiologic management is supported by PC interventions. Treating other symptoms like pain or depression requires predominantly PC interventions. Advance Care Planning aims to ensure that the future treatment and care the person receives is concordant with their personal values and goals, even after losing decision-making capacity. It should include also disease specific aspects, such as modification of implantable device activity at the end of life. The Whole Person Care concept describes the inseparability of the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the human being. Addressing psychological and spiritual needs, together with medical treatment, maintains personal integrity and promotes emotional healing. Most PC concerns can be addressed by the usual care team, supported by a PC specialist if needed. During dying, the persons’ needs may change dynamically and intensive PC is often required. Following the death of a person, bereavement services benefit loved ones. The authors conclude that the inclusion of PC within the regular clinical framework for people with heart failure results in a substantial improvement in quality of life as well as comfort and dignity whilst dying.

scholarly journals Childhood Obesity Is a Chronic Disease Demanding Specific Health Care - a Position Statement from the Childhood Obesity Task Force (COTF) of the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO)

Obesity Facts ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 342-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie J. Farpour-Lambert ◽  
Jennifer L. Baker ◽  
Maria Hassapidou ◽  
Jens Christian Holm ◽  
Paulina Nowicka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
European Association ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Specific Health

Triage and resource allocation during crisis medical surge conditions (pandemics and mass casualty situations)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Paul Hoehner ◽  
David H. Beyda ◽  
William P. Cheshire ◽  
Robert E. Cranston ◽  
John T. Dunlop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Medical Association ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Direct Response ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
A Current

The Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA) was founded in 1931 and is made up of the Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the Christian Dental Association (CDA). CMDA has a current membership of over 19,000 physicians, dentists, and other allied health professionals. During and in direct response to the pressing urgencies of the COVID-19 universal pandemic of 2020 the President of CMDA commissioned a special task force to provide current and future Christian reflection and guidance on triage and resource allocation policies during pandemics and other forms of crisis surge medical conditions (e.g., mass casualty situations). This is a condensed version of the CMDA special task force position statement. 

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