Should doctors tell patients when death is imminent? - latimes.com: A study published online this week suggests that healthcare professionals keep patients fully informed in the final days and hours of life. Patients who were informed were much more likely to have their preferences met regarding intravenous medications, such as morphine. They were also more likely to have died in their preferred place and their family members were more likely to be offered bereavement support and were prepared for the event.
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