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Palliative and end-of-life care: precepts and ethics for the orthopaedic population
Cheryl L Petersen1, Susan Breakwell, Margaret Callahan
1Cheryl L. Petersen, RN, BSN, CPHON, Doctoral Student, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Susan Breakwell, APHN-BC, DNP, Clinical Associate Professor, Director, Marquette University Institute for Palliative and End of Life Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Margaret Callahan, CRNA, PhD, FAAN, Marquette University Interim Provost, Dean, College of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Abstract:
Since the emergence of reports such as the and the , there continues to be a growing recognition of the multiple adverse effects of serious illness and chronic conditions, as well as the potential benefits of receiving palliative or end-of-life care. As modern technology expands its ability to support life, ethical dilemmas may be encountered in the provision of palliative or end-of-life care. Through integration of the precepts of palliative care and consideration of the relevant ethical principles, orthopaedic nurses may best meet their patients' comprehensive needs at an exceedingly difficult time.
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