Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. For many patients, maximal therapy for COPD produces only modest or …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent condition worldwide
and is associated with significant mortality. This paper gives an overview of the relevant …

COPD is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Patients suffer from refractory
breathlessness, unrecognized anxiety and depression, and decreased quality of life …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of disability, morbidity and
mortality in old age. Patients with advanced stage COPD are most likely to be admitted three …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an incurable, progressive illness that is
the fourth commonest cause of death worldwide. Death tends to occur after a prolonged …

Improving patient–clinician communication about end-of-life care is important in order to
enhance quality of care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our …

COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and is a serious respiratory
illness characterized by years of progressively debilitating breathlessness, high prevalence …

Palliative care services for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
have been limited in most health care schemes despite the significant impact its symptoms …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic life-limiting disorder
characterised by persistent airflow obstruction and progressive breathlessness. Discussions …

The presence of acute or chronic respiratory failure is often seen as a terminal phase of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A great variability in end-of-life practice is observed …