Unraveling ethical issues in palliative care.
Semin Oncol Nurs
; 14(2): 137-44, 1998 May.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To describe the ethical issues inherent in palliative care and the essential role of nurses in addressing the ethical dimensions of professional practice. DATA SOURCE Review articles, research studies, and books related to ethical issues in palliative care.CONCLUSIONS:
Nurses in all roles and practice settings confront numerous ethical concerns. Some of the most perplexing and troubling ethical issues arise within the context of palliative care. Being prepared to deal with these ethical issues can foster patient and family well-being and protect the integrity of the nurse. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Oncology nurses have a vital role in improving the quality of end-of-life care. Attention to the ethical dimension of palliative care is necessary to accomplishing this.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enfermagem Oncológica
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Cuidados Paliativos
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Tomada de Decisões
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Ética em Enfermagem
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Neoplasias
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article