COLLUSION IN PALLIATIVE CARE

Collusion is generally an act of love and protection for a close relative from knowing the bad news with regard to diagnosis and prognosis of his/her illness. Evidence from research studies showed that although truth hurts, deceit may well hurt more. Filial duties and obligations form the basis for...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Khoo Siew Beng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2006-01-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
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Online Access:http://www.e-mfp.org/v1n2-3/palliative_care.htm