title: Ethical and legal issues in end-of-life care.
abstract: The doctor has a responsibility to develop and maintain an effective approach to ethical decision making and the skills to implement the correct moral action. At the heart of this process is the experience and knowledge of particular conditions and their outcomes, alongside excellence in communication skills and working with colleagues.
authors: Pilgrims Hospices, East Kent NHS Foundation University Trust, University of Kent, Margate. andrew_thorns@pilgrimshospice.org
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Thorns
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003681:Dehydration / Q000517:prevention & control; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage; D018529:Nutritional Support; D010166:Palliative Care; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives