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. 1994 Mar;9(6):371-2, 374-5.

Are you prepared to be their advocate? Issues in patient advocacy

J Cahill
  • PMID: 8197211

Are you prepared to be their advocate? Issues in patient advocacy

J Cahill. Prof Nurse. 1994 Mar.

Abstract

Patient advocacy is fraught with legal, ethical and professional difficulties. This article describes some of the advocacy issues that are likely to be encountered in a palliative care setting, and shows how decision-making must reflect legal and ethical considerations.

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