Advance directives from haematology departments: the patient’s freedom of choice and communication with families. A qualitative analysis of 35 written documents

Advance directives from haematology departments: the patient’s freedom of choice and communication with families. A qualitative analysis of 35 written documents

Abstract Background In France, advance directives are favourably perceived by most of the population, although the drafting rate is low. This ambivalence is challenging because advance directives are meant to promote the autonomy and freedom of choice of patients. The purpose of this study was to an...

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Main Authors: S. Trarieux-Signol, D. Bordessoule, J. Ceccaldi, S. Malak, A. Polomeni, J. B. Fargeas, N. Signol, H. Pauliat, S. Moreau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Advance directives
Qualitative research
Patient’s will
Ethics of care
End of life
Decision making
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12904-017-0265-1

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