Continuous deep sedation in patients nearing death

Editorial

Scott A Murray et al. BMJ. 2008.

. 2008 Apr 12;336(7648):781-2.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.39511.514051.80. Epub 2008 Mar 14.

Abstract

Imprecise taxonomy makes interpreting trends difficult

Competing interests: None declared.

Continuous deep sedation: Dutch research reflects problems with the Liverpool care pathway.
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Continuous deep sedation: Please, don't forget ethical responsibilities.
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Continuous deep sedation for patients nearing death in the Netherlands: descriptive study.
Rietjens J, van Delden J, Onwuteaka-Philipsen B, Buiting H, van der Maas P, van der Heide A. Rietjens J, et al. BMJ. 2008 Apr 12;336(7648):810-3. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39504.531505.25. Epub 2008 Mar 14. BMJ. 2008. PMID: 18344245 Free PMC article.

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