A conscious choice: is it ethical to aim for unconsciousness at the end of life?
One of the most commonly referenced ethical principles when it comes to the management of dying patients is the doctrine of double effect (DDE). The DDE affirms that it is acceptable to cause side effects (e.g. respiratory depression) as a consequence of symptom-focused treatment. Much discussion of...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020
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