Decisional role in seriously ill hospitalized patients near the end of life: the patient’s and provider’s perspective.
Date
2006-09-19T18:27:38Z
Authors
Tranmer, J. E.
Heyland, D.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology
Abstract
Decisions about whether or not to implement life-sustaining therapies are complex and are becoming more so as the ability to prolong life with advanced technologies and care increases. The objectives of this study were: (1) to determine seriously ill hospitalized patients’ preferences for decisional role with respect to decisions about life-sustaining treatments, and (2) to determine if providers were aware of patients’ preferences.
Description
Keywords
Terminal care--Canada., Terminally ill--Canada.
Citation
Tranmer, J. E. and Heyland, D. (2001) Decisional role in seriously ill hospitalized patients near the end of life. Canadian oncology nursing journal 11(1):8-13.