The Institute of Medicine Report on Dying in America
Overview of dying in America
This presentation will discuss the following content:
Review the current death and dying demographics in America. Identfiy specific diseases and disorders and concomitant symptoms.
Review place of care at the end of life (hospice, home care, inpatient etc.).
Review the historical data from the infamous SUPPORT study and the initiatives to improve how Americans die and how this correlates with the current IOM findings and report
Describe the recommendations identified by the IOM to improve the care of dying in America
Judith R. Peres
The Institutes of Medicine Report on Dying in America - Presentation at the Multiple Chronic Conditions Public Policy Conference March 2015