Ethical challenges around thirst in end-of-life care –experiences of palliative care physicians
Abstract Background Thirst and dry mouth are common symptoms in terminally ill patients. In their day-to-day practice, palliative care physicians regularly encounter ethical dilemmas, especially regarding artificial hydration. Few studies have focused on thirst and the ethical dilemmas palliative ca...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Ethics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-023-00943-8 |