The COAST stroke advance directive: A novel approach to preserving patient autonomy
This article discusses some of the challenges of preserving patient autonomy in patients presenting with acute stroke and the advent of a stroke advance directive (Coordinating Options for Acute Stroke Therapy [COAST]) aimed to overcome these obstacles.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - Category: Neurology Authors: McGehrin, K., Spokoyny, I., Meyer, B. C., Agrawal, K. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, All Ethics in Neurology/Legal issues, Palliative care Commentary Source Type: research
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