“Why are anesthesiologists important in hospice care?”
My uncle is 89 years old and is currently in hospice. I only recently realized that he had an anesthesiologist on his care team. Why are anesthesiologists important for hospice management?
2 Answers
I was also involved in hospice for several years. Anesthesiologists are tapped usually because of their skills in symptom management and pain control. They also provide support often for patients who elect terminal sedation.
Jay R. Shayevitz, MD
Jay R. Shayevitz, MD
Anesthesiologists also specialize in treatment of pain and palliative care.
