Introducing Voluntary Assisted Dying: Staff Perspectives in an Acute Hospital.

Robin Digby Rosalind J McDougallMichelle GoldDanielle KoLisa O'DriscollTracey K Bucknall

Published in: International journal of health policy and management (2020)

Participants expressed polarised opinions about VAD and showed considerable anxiety about its introduction. Additional education and support are required to ensure that clinicians understand details of the legislation and their professional and personal options. Tolerance and respect for alternative viewpoints must be advocated within the organisation and more broadly.

Keyphrases

palliative care
healthcare
liver failure
respiratory failure
drug induced
aortic dissection
quality improvement
sleep quality
acute care
adverse drug
hepatitis b virus
emergency department
long term care
depressive symptoms
physical activity
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation