A post-mortem survey on end-of-life decisions using a representative sample of death certificates in Flanders, Belgium: research protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reliable studies of the incidence and characteristics of medical end-of-life decisions with a certain or possible life shortening effect (ELDs) are indispensable for an evidence-based medical and societal debate on this issue. This a...

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Main Authors: Onwuteaka-Philipsen Bregje, Pousset Geert, Cohen Joachim, Bilsen Johan, Chambaere Kenneth, Mortier Freddy, Deliens Luc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/299