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Ethical issues in palliative care research

E Bruera1

  • 1Palliative Care Program, Edmonton General Hospital, Alberta, Canada.

Journal of Palliative Care
|January 1, 1994
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Increased palliative care research is ethically imperative due to growing patient distress and projected cancer death rates. A greater commitment to palliative care research is needed to address intractable symptoms and improve end-of-life care.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Growing interest in palliative care research highlights unique ethical considerations for vulnerable patient populations.
  • Ethical issues include patient/family vulnerability, consent, mental status, and assessment invasiveness.
  • Despite advances, many cancer patients experience intractable physical and psychosocial distress near death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the ethical imperative for increased commitment to palliative care research.
  • To examine the current status of palliative care programs and research funding.
  • To advocate for the palliative care community to take initiative in research prioritization.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a discussion and ethical analysis based on current literature and projected trends.

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  • It reviews existing ethical issues in palliative care research.
  • It analyzes the current allocation of resources and priorities in palliative care.

    • Main Results:

    • Palliative care research has seen increased interest, raising awareness of ethical challenges.
    • A significant increase in cancer deaths is projected, underscoring the need for improved care.
    • Current palliative care programs primarily focus on service and teaching, with limited research components.

    Conclusions:

    • Maintaining the status quo in patient care is ethically unacceptable given the persistent distress and projected mortality.
    • Traditional research funding agencies have not prioritized palliative care.
    • A major commitment to palliative care research is ethically necessary and requires initiative from the palliative care community.