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Initiating end-of-life care pathways: a discussion paper
Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume: 68, Issue: 10, Pages: 2359 - 2370
Swansea University Author:
Tessa Watts
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DOI (Published version): 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05924.x
Abstract
This theoretical paper critically examines the decision making challenges associated with the initiation of an end of life care pathway such as the Liverpool Care Pathway. Four particular chalenges are identified and discussed, namely, marking the transition to terminal care, dealing with ambiguity,...
| Published in: | Journal of Advanced Nursing |
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| ISSN: | 03092402 |
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Wiley Blackwell
2012
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa6569 |
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This theoretical paper critically examines the decision making challenges associated with the initiation of an end of life care pathway such as the Liverpool Care Pathway. Four particular chalenges are identified and discussed, namely, marking the transition to terminal care, dealing with ambiguity, reaching professional consensus and engaging patients and families in decision-making. |
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| Keywords: |
end of life care pathways, clinical decision-making, death and dying, end of life care, nursing, palliative care |
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
| Issue: |
10 |
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2359 |
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2370 |