The DEsire to DIe in Palliative care: Optimization of Management (DEDIPOM) – a study protocol

The DEsire to DIe in Palliative care: Optimization of Management (DEDIPOM) – a study protocol

Abstract Background A desire to die (DD) is frequent in palliative care (PC). However, uncertainty remains as to the appropriate therapeutic response. (Proactive) discussion of DD is not usually part of standard care. To support health practitioners' (HPs) reactions to a patient’s DD, a trainin...

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Main Authors: Kerstin Kremeike, Maren Galushko, Gerrit Frerich, Vanessa Romotzky, Stefanie Hamacher, Gary Rodin, Holger Pfaff, Raymond Voltz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Desire to die
Suicide
Suicidal ideation
Assisted dying
Wish towards hastening death
Relationship
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12904-018-0279-3

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