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Life Sciences
New findings from B. Bergmanevans and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described
December 27th, 2008
"Although the 1990 Patient Self-determination Act was enacted to insure that patients' wishes regarding advance directives were known and respected, it has had little impact in quality or aggressiveness of care for patients nearing death. The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore staff attitudes related to Advance Directives," scientists writing in the American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine report. "A short survey was distributed to 650 hospital, home care, hospice, assisted living, and long term professional and staff members. Analysis was completed on 413 surveys (return rate 63.3%). Findings suggest that although staff members believe...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-12-27)
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