Prevalence of ethical dilemmas in advanced cancer patients (secondary analysis of the PALCOM study).

Albert Tuca RodríguezMargarita ViladotCarmen BarreraManoli ChicoteIrene CasablancasClaudia CruzElena FontJavier Marco-HernándezJoan PadrosaAnais PascualNúria CodorniuBegoña Román

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)

The prevalence of ethical dilemmas during the end-of-life process in cancer patients is relevant. Most dilemmas were associated directly or indirectly with respect for patient autonomy. In this context, the communication skills of the health professionals and advanced care planning take on a key role.

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