Journal article
Discordance between patients' stated values and treatment preferences for end-of-life care: results of a multicentre survey
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Medical orders for the use of life-supports should be informed by patients' values and treatment preferences. The purpose of this study was to explore the internal consistency of patients' (or their family members') stated values, and the relationship between these values and expressed preferences.
METHODS: We conducted a prospective study in 12 acute care hospitals in Canada. We administered a questionnaire to elderly patients and …
Authors
Heyland DK; Heyland R; Dodek P; You JJ; Sinuff T; Hiebert T; Jiang X; Day AG
Journal
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, Vol. 7, No. 3,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
September 2017
DOI
10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-001056
ISSN
2045-435X