| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1095095 | Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Despite potential gaps and uncertainties a patient's living will indicates to the physician that this patient has certain expectations regarding his/her treatment. In the event of a patient falling unconscious, the physician must talk to the relatives/surrogates in order to explore the patient's expectations about his/her treatment as nearly as closely as possible. This is the only way for the medical practitioner to meet his/her obligation towards the patient.
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Authors
Walter Schaffartzik,