Effect of an educational video on the accuracy of surrogate decisions: the case of electroconvulsive therapy.

BACKGROUND: Under the amended Mental Health Act 2007, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can only be authorized in an incapacitated patient providing it is not in conflict with the decision of the donee of lasting power of attorney. OBJECTIVES: To assess the ability of surrogates to correctly predict...

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Библиографические подробности
Главные авторы: Pieroni, S, Mcshane, R
Формат: Journal article
Язык:English
Опубликовано: 2010