[The nurse's paradox or the virtue of care cessation].
Between treatment which brings no improvement or which can even result in dangerous side effects and the lethal risk of the disease itself, the nurse is often faced with delicate situations. They must examine their conscience and choose between ministering treatment at all costs and not applying a medical prescription.
Cadre infirmier en Oncologie, Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Jospeh. vbettler@hpsj.fr
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