To the Editor: Patients receiving end-of-life care often present to the emergency department (ED).1,2 Although such patients may be more appropriately cared for in a palliative care unit (PCU), the ED can represent a critical decision-making point where goals of care are agreed.3
The full article is accessible to AMA members and paid subscribers. Login to read more or purchase a subscription now.
Please note: institutional and Research4Life access to the MJA is now provided through Wiley Online Library.
Online responses are no longer available. Please refer to our instructions for authors page for more information.
We thank Associate Professor Debbie Leach, Deputy Director of the Box Hill Emergency Department.
No relevant disclosures.