Collegial disagreements over appropriate palliative care: a case study.

Taube, A W; Bruera, E · J Pain Symptom Manage · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The appropriate limit or scope of investigation and treatment of the palliative patient is an evolving and still controversial area. Major differences of opinion persist. This case report highlights such differences. The ethics of decision-making in palliative care are discussed and a series of practical steps that may help in these dilemmas is briefly highlighted.

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