Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To prepare the oncology nurse, under the Patient Self-Determination Act, to analyze and discuss legal and ethical issues that may arise in the clinical area when end-of-life decisions are made. DATA SOURCES: Nursing textbooks, scholarly articles, court cases, and internet publications. CONCLUSIONS: The dying patient has the right to die with dignity, respect, and the right treatment choices. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses need to understand how to implement the Patient Self-Determination Act regarding living wills, do not resuscitate orders, euthanasia, and whether or not to use feeding tubes.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 143-148 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Seminars in oncology nursing |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology(nursing)
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