The ethical decisions UK doctors make regarding advanced cancer patients at the end of life - the perceived (in) appropriateness of anticoagulation for venous thromboembolism: A qualitative study

The ethical decisions UK doctors make regarding advanced cancer patients at the end of life - the perceived (in) appropriateness of anticoagulation for venous thromboembolism: A qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cancer patients are at risk of developing blood clots in their veins - venous thromboembolism (VTE) - which often takes the form of a pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. The risk increases with advanced disease. Evidence base...

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Main Authors: Sheard Laura, Prout Hayley, Dowding Dawn, Noble Simon, Watt Ian, Maraveyas Anthony, Johnson Miriam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Venous thromboembolism
Heparin
Low-molecular-weight
Palliative care
Qualitative research
Ethics
Medical
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6939/13/22

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