End-of-Life Decision Making: Ethical Dilemmas and Practical Considerations in Palliative Care
Received Date: Mar 02, 2024 / Published Date: Mar 29, 2024
Abstract
End-of-life decision making in palliative care is a complex process fraught with ethical dilemmas and practical considerations. This abstract examines the nuanced landscape of ethical decision making at the end of life and the pivotal role of palliative care providers in navigating these challenges. It explores the ethical imperatives of respecting patient autonomy, promoting beneficence, and minimizing harm, while also considering the practical realities of advance care planning, surrogate decision making, and the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining treatments. Cultural and spiritual factors that influence end-of-life decisions are also discussed, highlighting the importance of cultural competence and sensitivity in providing patient-centered care. By addressing these ethical dilemmas and practical considerations with empathy and expertise, palliative care providers can support patients and their families in making decisions that align with their values, preferences, and dignity at the end of life.
Citation: Daniel N (2024) End-of-Life Decision Making: Ethical Dilemmas andPractical Considerations in Palliative Care. J Palliat Care Med 14: 626.
Copyright: © 2024 Daniel N. This is an open-access article distributed under theterms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricteduse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author andsource are credited.
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