‘Early discussions on what to expect can lessen the strain’

‘Early discussions on what to expect can lessen the strain’ 
Nursing Times; by Kylie Chaffin; 3/19/25 
The article explains the pros and cons of nutrition and hydration at end of life and the several types of artificial nutrition and hydration that can be used, written in a way patients and families can understand. Resources and educational articles, like this one, can also be a great way to introduce new or even more effective ways nurses and care team members can support patients and families when pursuing a palliative approach to their health and wellbeing. My question for readers is, “Should the conversation of end-of-life, hospice and palliative care, and nutritional changes, be initiated sooner rather than later in patients with a terminal diagnosis?”
Editor's note: Click here for a family education video, "Small Words - Big Meanings: EAT," from the caregiver/family video library Family Support Through Serious Illness by Composing Life Out of Loss (newsletter sponsor).