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