A Literature Review of Possible Barriers and Knowledge Gaps of General Practitioners in Implementing Advance Care Planning in Ireland: Experience from Other Countries

Background: An Advance Care Plan (ACP) is a decision-making process concerning end-of-life care that embodies a patient’s values and preferences, for a time when patients are unable to make such choices on their own. ACPs have been employed into medical practices worldwide; however, they remain lar...

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Main Authors: Karendeep Somal, Tony Foley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
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Online Access:https://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/567