Factors Influencing Surrogate End-of-Life Healthcare Decision-Making for a Family Member with Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a chronic terminal disease, progressively impairs cognitive function resulting in deterioration of intellect, memory, and personality. With disease progression, the surrogate decision-maker becomes more involved in intervention choices and end-of-life (EOL) care, which may...
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Digital Archive @ GSU
2006
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| Online Access: | http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/nursing_diss/3 http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=nursing_diss |