Pharmacological control of cancer pain is simple and can be achieved by using the simple principles of–by the ladder, by the clock, oral (if possible), and by the patient (adapted specifically). Consultation might be needed only for those patients who have difficult pain problems or refractory pain.
The cultural context of patient’s autonomy and doctor’s duty: passive euthanasia and advance directives in Germany and Israel
01/11/2010
Abstract The moral discourse surrounding end-of-life (EoL) decisions is highly complex, and a comparison of Germany and Israel can highlight the impact of cultural