The Involvement of Cancer Patients in the Four Stages of Decision-making in Continuous Sedation Until Death

Involving patients in decision-making is considered to be particularly appropriate towards the end of life. Professional guidelines emphasize that the decision to initiate continuous sedation should be made in accordance with the wishes of the dying person and be preceded by their consent.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research