Difficult decisions in palliative care.
No two patients and no two clinical situations are identical. Clinical complexities in care occur in the physical and psychosocial domains, often confounded by the family's views. An ethical framework for clinical decision making is essential to underpin robust management of difficult situations.
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Marie Curie Centre, Penarth, Cardiff.
D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003657:Decision Making; D004630:Emergencies; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D018447:Medical Futility; D008659:Metabolic Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D009732:Nursing Care; D010166:Palliative Care; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D016312:Treatment Refusal
D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents