Title of article
Ethics and palliative care: a case of patient’s autonomy
Author/Authors
Tahmasebi ، Mamak Cancer Institute of Iran, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
From page
1
To page
5
Abstract
The objective of palliative care is to provide holistic care to enhance the quality of life by addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering. In palliative care, the family is part of the team and should be cared for and supported, and communication is the key in the process, especially at the final stage.
Keywords
Palliative care , Autonomy , Ethics
Journal title
Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine
Journal title
Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine
Record number
2735419
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