Patients' willingness to accept life-sustaining treatment when the expected outcome is a diminished mental health state: an exploratory study. [electronic resource]
- Journal of the American Geriatrics Society May 1996
- 565-8 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
0002-8614
10.1111/j.1532-5415.1996.tb01443.x doi
Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Attitude to Health Brain Diseases Cognition Disorders--etiology Decision Making Disclosure Humans Intubation--adverse effects Life Support Care--psychology Male Middle Aged Patient Acceptance of Health Care--psychology Respiration, Artificial--adverse effects Social Values Time Factors