IOM Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues - Public Comment

The
Institute of Medicine (IOM) is undertaking
a project that will
examine care for individuals approaching death. The committee will assess the
delivery of health care, social, and other supports to both the person
approaching death and the family; person-family-provider communication of
values, preferences, and beliefs; advance care planning; health care costs,
financing, and reimbursement; and education of health professionals, patients,
families, employers, and the public at large.



The
committee invites individuals who are likely approaching death, families,
caregivers, health care professionals, and others interested in these issues to
share their comments via an online survey.