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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Main Authors: Maria Friedrichsen, Caroline Lythell, Nana Waldréus, Tiny Jaarsma, Helene Ångström, Micha Milovanovic, Marit Karlsson, Anna Milberg, Hans Thulesius, Christel Hedman, Anne Söderlund Schaller, Pier Jaarsma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-023-00943-8