Board updates position statements related to end-of-life care
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In May, NCMB adopted updated versions of two position statements related to licensee responsibilities to patients when providing care at the end-of-life. The most meaningful change is the addition of a detailed definition of “terminal condition”.
NCMB’s Policy Committee decided on the following definition: “A terminal condition is a medical illness, injury, or health concern that is incurable and will likely lead to death. It is a serious, advanced stage of an illness where medical professionals have exhausted, conventional treatment options. The key characteristic is that the condition cannot be cured and will inevitably worsen, ultimately resulting in the patient’s death.”
Visit NCMB’s website to view the updated position statement on Advance Directives and Patient Autonomy as well as the updated version of Palliative Care and End-of-Life Responsibilities. NCMB has also updated its .pdf compendium of all NCMB’s Position Statements.
NCMB’s Policy Committee decided on the following definition: “A terminal condition is a medical illness, injury, or health concern that is incurable and will likely lead to death. It is a serious, advanced stage of an illness where medical professionals have exhausted, conventional treatment options. The key characteristic is that the condition cannot be cured and will inevitably worsen, ultimately resulting in the patient’s death.”
Visit NCMB’s website to view the updated position statement on Advance Directives and Patient Autonomy as well as the updated version of Palliative Care and End-of-Life Responsibilities. NCMB has also updated its .pdf compendium of all NCMB’s Position Statements.
