Reasons behind providing futile medical treatments in Iran: A qualitative study

Background:Despite their negative consequences, evidence shows that futile medical treatments are still being provided, particularly to terminally ill patients. Uncovering the reasons behind providing such treatments in different religious and sociocultural contexts can create a better understanding...

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Authors: Aghabarary, Maryam (Author) ; Nayeri, Nahid Dehghan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2017
In: Nursing ethics
Year: 2017, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 33-45
Further subjects:B Iran
B Medical Futility
B Qualitative Study
B life-sustaining treatments
B end-of-life care
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