Social regulation activities in end-of-life: a qualitative study on completion of advance directives in Swiss nursing homes

Abstract Background In Switzerland as in many countries, steady trend is observed in nursing homes to promote writing of advanced directives (ADs). Implementation of ADs reflects the rise in public concern for the persons’ right to self-determination and informed decision. The issue of end-of-life c...

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Main Author: M. Droz Mendelzweig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12904-020-00562-9