New perspectives on substituted relational autonomy for shared decision-making in critical care

Abstract In critical care when unconscious patients are assisted by machines, humanity is mainly ensured by respect for autonomy, realised through advance directives or, mostly, reconstructed by cooperation with relatives. Whereas patient-centred approaches are widely discussed and fostered, managin...

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Main Authors: Nicola Grignoli, Valentina Di Bernardo, Roberto Malacrida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2187-6