Palliative Sedation When Suffering Is Intractable at End of Life

被引:2
作者
Bander, Peg Nelson [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] St Joseph Mercy Oakland, Palliat Care Serv, Pontiac, MI USA
[2] St Joseph Mercy Oakland, Pain Serv, Pontiac, MI USA
关键词
double effect; ethics; euthanasia; palliative sedation;
D O I
10.1097/NJH.0000000000000368
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Palliative sedation at the end of life is a necessary option for patients who have intractable symptoms and are suffering when other palliative interventions have been ineffective. Although recognized in palliative care as an ethically sound and legally sanctioned practice, some nurses continue to express concern that death is being hastened. The intent of this article is to provide clarity to the practice of palliative sedation at end of life.
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页码:394 / 401
页数:8
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