What are the recommendations from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for palliative and end-of-life care in stroke patients?
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recommends that healthcare professionals provide palliative and end-of-life care that is tailored to the individual patient, taking into account the patient's medical history, preferences, and goals of care. This includes providing comprehensive symptom management and psychosocial and spiritual support throughout the course of the illness. Healthcare professionals should also be aware of potential ethical and legal considerations related to palliative and end-of-life care.  Additionally, healthcare professionals should collaborate with patients and their families to create an individualized care plan that is based on their values and beliefs. 