How Should Physicians Care for Dying Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15744308 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexander Craig (0000-0003-1720-8687, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, corresponding author), Elizabeth Dzeng (0000-0001-5235-8053, University of California San Francisco Medical Center) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | E690-698 |
| Publication date | 2018-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The AMA Journal of Ethic (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2376-6980 • E-ISSN: 2376-6980 |
| Publisher | American Medical Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1001/amajethics.2018.690 |
| PMID | 30118418 |
| OpenAlex | W2887949085 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 2 |
We discuss physician aid in dying, euthanasia, and other dimensions of palliative care decision making and define relevant terms raised by this case of a dying patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Washington State who is unable to self-administer a lethal prescription. We then present a concrete framework that clinicians can directly apply when faced with difficult cases such as this one. We outline how exploring motivations, obtaining informed consent, defining goals, and examining alternatives can help guide physicians like the one in this case. We conclude by summarizing one way in which physicians might balance these issues while still remaining within the constraints of the law
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis · Disease · Family medicine · Medical prescription · Palliative care · Ethics in medical practice · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints · Medicine · Nursing · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,38 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |