Underlying goals of advance care planning (ACP): a qualitative analysis of the literature

Abstract Background Since the introduction of the concept of advance care planning (ACP), many studies have been conducted exploring beneficial effects. These studies show a heterogeneity in clinical endpoints, which reflects diversity of goals connected to ACP. This study aims to get insight in the...

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Main Authors: Nienke Fleuren, Marja F. I. A. Depla, Daisy J. A. Janssen, Martijn Huisman, Cees M. P. M. Hertogh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12904-020-0535-1