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Area of Science:

  • Medical Law
  • Bioethics
  • Palliative Care Medicine

Background:

  • Palliative care aims to alleviate suffering for end-of-life patients.
  • Legislation, including a 1986 circular and a 1999 law, defines and guarantees access to palliative care.
  • Both human relationships and technological advancements are integral to modern palliative care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the legal and ethical framework surrounding palliative care.
  • To emphasize the right of all patients to access palliative care.
  • To highlight the responsibilities of healthcare professionals in end-of-life care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of legislative documents and professional ethical codes.
  • Analysis of the role of human interaction and technology in palliative care.
  • Examination of caregiver responsibilities and potential liabilities.

Main Results:

  • Palliative care is legally recognized as a patient right since June 9, 1999.
  • Healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, have a duty to provide high-quality end-of-life care.
  • Caregivers are bound by professional ethics and are liable for breaches in providing palliative care.

Conclusions:

  • Access to palliative care is a fundamental right, supported by legal and ethical mandates.
  • The provision of palliative care requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating human support and technology.
  • Healthcare providers must uphold their ethical and legal obligations in accompanying patients through their final moments.