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Which Ethical Considerations Should Inform Hospice Decisions About Caring for Patients With Obesity?
AMA J Ethics
; 21(10): E873-878, 2019 10 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31651387
ABSTRACT
Hospice and palliative care clinicians have the potential to advocate for high-quality medical care for patients with obesity. This article explores current evidence on obesity at the end of life and ethical questions that emerge when a decision is made to enroll a patient with obesity in hospice.