The Filipino Family and Health Care Decision-making at the End of Life

In the Philippines, the family acts as a caregiver, patient advocate, and primary decision-maker on matters related to the care of those dying or seriously ill. Patients take on a passive role and readily accept a loss of autonomy as they entrust themselves entirely to their family's care. Reli...

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Main Author: Genilo, Eric Marcelo O. 1964- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: SCM Press 2021
In: Concilium
Year: 2021, Issue: 5, Pages: 77-85
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Philippines / Death / Family
IxTheo Classification:KBM Asia
NBE Anthropology
NCB Personal ethics
Further subjects:B Philippines
B Death
B medical decision making