Pressure during decision making of continuous sedation in end-of-life situations in Dutch general practice

Pressure during decision making of continuous sedation in end-of-life situations in Dutch general practice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Little is known about pressure from patients or relatives on physician’s decision making of continuous palliative sedation. We aim to describe experienced pressure by general practitioners (GPs) in cases of continuous sedation after...

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Main Authors: Blanker Marco H, Koerhuis-Roessink Marlies, Swart Siebe J, Zuurmond Wouter WA, van der Heide Agnes, Perez Roberto SGM, Rietjens Judith AC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Conscious sedation
Palliative care
General practice
Patient preference
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/13/68

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