Robert W Buckingham
University of Michigan-Flint, USA
Title: End stage care for the person with AIDS
Biography
Biography: Robert W Buckingham
Abstract
This presentation will focus on the care needed for the person with AIDS with a limited prognosis of less than 6 months to live. It will address issues of medical, nursing and psychological needs as well as spiritual. It will discuss palliative care versus curative care. Components of Hospice philosophy of care and treatment will be detailed.