End of life care pathways: ethical and legal principles

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ALLMARK, P. J. and TOD, A. (2009). End of life care pathways: ethical and legal principles. Nursing standard, 24 (14), 35-39. [Article]

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Abstract

Myths have developed surrounding the law and ethical principles in end of life care, which can make care provision at the end of life complex and fraught with potential dilemmas. This article examines three of the most common myths related to the provision of palliative care and highlights their inadequacy when set against the ethical and legal principles on which end of life care pathways are based.

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http://nursingstandard.rcnpublishing.co.uk

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Care pathways, duty of care, end of life care, ethics, law, palliative care

Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:

Centre for Health and Social Care Research

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35-39

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