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Experiences of pre-hospital emergency medical personnel in ethical decision-making: a qualitative study.

Mohammad TorabiMohammad TorabiAbbas AbbaszadehForoozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh
Published in: BMC medical ethics (2018)
According to the results, when EMS personnel are faced with ethical dilemmas, they consider the client's values and professional dignity, and perform the assigned tasks within the framework of the regulation. The findings also suggest that pre-hospital care providers assess legal consequences before making any decision. Further studies should be conducted regarding the experiences of the subordinates and other related parties.
Keyphrases
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