Internal Medicine, chronic and terminal illness
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End-of-life decisions, religion, ethics, cultureAbstract
End-of-life decisions (ELD) includes medical options of whether or
not to resuscitate, to withdrawing or withholding from life support
treatment. These concepts have emerged over the past three
decades in an attempt to prevent the institution of therapies that
do not provide any additional improvement of patient´s life except
just prolonging it. Globalization has enabled an associated gradual increase with interactions amongst various religions. These
religions share different beliefs and points of views regarding the
involvement of doctors, patients and the family in ELD and the
ethics involved when facing death. The clarification of patient´s
religious beliefs can lead to a better communication between the
doctor, the patient and their families and enabling thus a more
consistent decision making regarding end-of-life care.End-of-life decisions (ELD) includes medical options of whether or
not to resuscitate, to withdrawing or withholding from life support
treatment. These concepts have emerged over the past three
decades in an attempt to prevent the institution of therapies that
do not provide any additional improvement of patient´s life except
just prolonging it. Globalization has enabled an associated gradual increase with interactions amongst various religions. These
religions share different beliefs and points of views regarding the
involvement of doctors, patients and the family in ELD and the
ethics involved when facing death. The clarification of patient´s
religious beliefs can lead to a better communication between the
doctor, the patient and their families and enabling thus a more
consistent decision making regarding end-of-life care.
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