Trends in Continuous Deep Sedation until Death between 2007 and 2013: A Repeated Nationwide Survey.

BACKGROUND:Continuous deep sedation until death is a highly debated medical practice, particularly regarding its potential to hasten death and its proper use in end-of-life care. A thorough analysis of important trends in this practice is needed to identify potentially problematic developments. This...

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Main Authors: Lenzo Robijn, Joachim Cohen, Judith Rietjens, Luc Deliens, Kenneth Chambaere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4918927?pdf=render