International variations in application of the best-interest standard across the age spectrum
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DOI: 10.1038/jp.2016.168
Abstract: Objective:Ethically and legally, assertions that resuscitation is in a patient’s best interest should be inversely correlated with willingness to forego intensive care (and accept comfort care) at the surrogate’s request. Previous single country studies have… read more here.
Keywords: variations application; international variations; age; application best ... See more keywords
The Best Interest Assessor – practice handbook
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DOI: 10.1080/02615479.2021.1952921
Abstract: This interesting book is divided into three parts. Each of these parts takes you on a journey towards becoming a Best Interest Assessor (BIA). The first part, Context of Practice, considers the rol... read more here.
Keywords: assessor practice; best interest; interest assessor;
The child's best interest in gamete donation.
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DOI: 10.1111/bioe.12962
Abstract: Procreation with donor gametes is widespread and commonly accepted, but it involves ethical questions about the child's best interest. Understanding the historical structures of the moral discussion of gamete donation may contribute to reflecting on… read more here.
Keywords: best interest; gamete donation; child best;
The experiences and preparedness of family carers for best interest decision‐making of a relative living with advanced dementia: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1111/jan.13576
Abstract: AIM To explore the experience and the preparedness of family carers in their caregiving role as best interest decision-makers of a relative living with advanced dementia. BACKGROUND The prevalence of dementia is a global issue.… read more here.
Keywords: interest decision; best interest; family carers;
In the patient’s best interest: appraising social network site information for surrogate decision making
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DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2016-104084
Abstract: This paper will discuss why and how social network sites ought to be used in surrogate decision making (SDM), with focus on a context like Singapore in which substituted judgment is incorporated as part of… read more here.
Keywords: decision making; information; social network; best interest ... See more keywords