Curbside Consultation: Palliative Care Through Illness Trajectory

Even if he survived the event, he would have a low chance of returning to his identified satisfactory function or quality of life given the severity of his pulmonary hypertension. Because these devices require being in the hospital rather than at home, such treatment also has opportunity costs. [...]we recommend jointly developing a care plan that allows hospitalization for exacerbations, if needed, but does not include an intensive level of care, such as artificial ventilation. [...]periodically revisiting the plan is another important effort that should be managed by a designated staff member.