Ethical issues in palliative care: understanding the basics. I
2000
Looney, E.D.
The technological advances of modern medicine require clinicians to be confident when addressing issues related to nutrition and hydration in the care of patients with advanced cancer. Understanding the basic ethical principles: beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice is essential when confronted with an ethical decision. This article emphasizes the importance of evaluating the burden and benefits of any treatment option as the way to act in the patient's best interest.
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