What is oOptimal Nourishmento for Older Adults at the End of Life? A Conversation

摘要

While there is growing recognition of the complexity of required medical and personal decision making at the end of life, the interpretation of how nutrition support and hydration should be managed at this time remains somewhat poorly defined and is definitely controversial. The review by Dr. Heuberger in this issue of the Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly captures much of the available state of knowledge on the subject. The interpretation of these issues depends on many critical factors, including legal, religious, social, ethical, and clinical preferences and concerns. To expand a bit further on these sensitive and subjective topics, JNE conducted the following question-and-answer interviews with a team of experts on end-of-life care.