Factors influencing terminal cancer patients’ autonomous DNR decision: a longitudinal statutory document and clinical database study

Factors influencing terminal cancer patients’ autonomous DNR decision: a longitudinal statutory document and clinical database study

Abstract Objective Much of our knowledge of patient autonomy of DNR (do-not-resuscitate) is derived from the cross-sectional questionnaire surveys. Using signatures on statutory documents and medical records, we analyzed longitudinal data to understand the fact of terminal cancer patients’ autonomou...

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Main Authors: Ru-Yih Chen, Ying-Chun Li, Kuang-Chieh Hsueh, Fu-Wei Wang, Hong-Jhe Chen, Tzu-Ya Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Cancer
Do-not-resuscitate orders
Family
Medical ethics
Personal autonomy
Terminal care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-01037-9

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