Goods, causes and intentions: problems with applying the doctrine of double effect to palliative sedation.

Hannah FarisBrian DewarClaire DyasonDavid G DickAinsley MatthewsonSusan LambMichel C F Shamy

Published in: BMC medical ethics (2021)

We are concerned that this misapplication of the doctrine of double effect can consequently impair physicians' ethical reasoning and relationships with patients at the end of life.

Keyphrases

primary care
mental health
palliative care
mechanical ventilation