END-OF-LIFE MEDICAL TREATMENT PREFERENCE DISCUSSIONS AND SURROGATE DECISION-MAKER APPOINTMENTS: EVIDENCE FROM ITALY, SPAIN, BELGIUM AND THE NETHERLANDS
Background Making treatment decisions in anticipation of possible future incapacity is an important part of patient participation in end-of-life decision-making. Aim To compare the prevalence of GP-patient end-of-life treatment discussions and patient surrogate appointments in Italy, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands and examine associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional, retrospective survey was conducted with representative GP networks in four countries. GPs recorded the health and care characteristics in the last 3 months of life of patients who died non-suddenly. Prevalences were estim... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2013 |
Reihe/Periodikum: | BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care ; volume 3, issue 2, page 235.2-235 ; ISSN 2045-435X 2045-4368 |
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BMJ
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-27606987 |
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Link(s) : | http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2013-000491.28 |