Beyond Communication: Language Barriers Linked to Higher Hospital Utilization at End-of-Life in Dementia
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Beyond Communication: Language Barriers Linked to Higher Hospital Utilization at End-of-Life in Dementia

A retrospective cohort study reveals that dementia patients with preferred language other than English are more likely to have documented goals-of-care discussions yet experience significantly higher hospital-based healthcare utilization near end-of-life, including increased ED visits, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and in-hospital deaths.
Youth with Histories of Out-of-Home Placement Face Significantly Longer Emergency Department Stays and Higher Restraint Rates During Mental Health Crises
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Youth with Histories of Out-of-Home Placement Face Significantly Longer Emergency Department Stays and Higher Restraint Rates During Mental Health Crises

A retrospective study at Mayo Clinic reveals that children with a history of out-of-home placement experience 24% longer ED stays and double the odds of physical or pharmacological restraint during psychiatric emergencies compared to their peers, highlighting critical systemic disparities in pediatric mental health care.