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The Decision-Making Process for Palliative Sedation for Patients with Advanced Cancer-Analysis from a Systematic Review of Prospective Studies.

Alazne BelarMaría ArantzamendiJohan MentenSheila Alison PayneJeroen HasselaarCarlos Centeno Cortés
Published in: Cancers (2022)
Patient participation in decision making appeared to be compromised by limited physical or cognitive capacity and family participation is described. The possibility of palliative sedation should be discussed earlier in the disease process.
Keyphrases
  • advanced cancer
  • decision making
  • palliative care
  • physical activity
  • mechanical ventilation
  • mental health
  • case report
  • case control