Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Doctors Must Include How To Manage End Of Life Requests And Treatment Refusals

The UK's General Medical Council issued new guidance that says patients should be given the chance in advance to discuss with their physicians what treatment and care they desire towards the end their life. For the first time ever, the GMC has given British physicians guidance on advance care planning for patients nearing the end of life - the guidance includes how to manage advance requests and treatment refusals. Medical News Today

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