title: The hydration question. Hydration or dehydration of terminally ill patients.
abstract: Hydration of terminally ill patients is a controversial issue. This study assesses the reasons why doctors and nurses in hospital and hospice settings do or do not undertake this procedure.
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authors: House
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003681:Dehydration / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*