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Should law have a role in end-of-life care?
- Source :
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Internal Medicine Journal . Sep2012, Vol. 42 Issue 9, p966-968. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article discusses the findings of a study by Queensland University of Technology determining the role of law in decisions related to withhold or withdraw life sustaining treatment given to patients. It highlights that while making such decisions doctors play a significant medico-legal role; and discusses challenges of undertaking these roles. Findings offers recommendations to improve the law and support of doctors through training and education in this context.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14440903
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Internal Medicine Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 82190218
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-5994.2012.02883.x