International
Journal of Palliative Nursing, Dec 2014, vol. 21, no. 12, p. 579-583
Evans,
Rebecca, Finucane, Anne, Vanhegan, Lynsey, Arnold, Elizabeth, Oxenham, David
The extent to which preferences may change is
unclear so this retrospective case note review examines changes in PPD. It found that once a clear preference is expressed, few patients changed their minds. The authors conclude that clinicians should continue to review patients whose initial preferences are unclarified so that they can be supported to die in their place of choice.
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