In palliative care many of the issues involved arise ethical and legal questions. In many cases it is not easy to discuss the issue of death, and what to do when the end is near it may be a time when decisions regarding the course of treatment must be made. This can be a time of high stress and an emotional rollercoaster for the patient and their families.
As I ponder on the fact that at times these hard decisions must be made I cannot disregard the questions and uncertainty that arose as I read and learned regarding living wills, and advanced directives. Foremost I did not realize that so many people have not been offered the opportunity to have one set in place. I found it hard to believe that they have gone through the healthcare system
As I ponder on the fact that at times these hard decisions must be made I cannot disregard the questions and uncertainty that arose as I read and learned regarding living wills, and advanced directives. Foremost I did not realize that so many people have not been offered the opportunity to have one set in place. I found it hard to believe that they have gone through the healthcare system