Decision-Making Capacity to Refuse Treatment at the End of Life: The Need for Recognizing Real-World Practices
End-of-life decision making is a troublesome ethical dilemma. These decisions should be made in trustful patient–doctor relationships. We aimed to propose a balanced approach when discussing this complex issue. We categorized the research into four approaches and suggest that a multidisciplinary app...
Main Authors: | Akira Akabayashi, Eisuke Nakazawa, Hiroyasu Ino |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/12/5/79 |
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