Relatives’ knowledge of decision making in intensive care

Background/Aim: The law on consent has changed in Scotland with the introduction of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. This Act introduces the concept of proxy consent in Scotland. Many patients in intensive care are unable to participate in the decision making process because of their...

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Authors: Booth, M. G. (Author) ; Doherty, P. (Author) ; Fairgrieve, R. (Author) ; Kinsella, J. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2004
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2004, Volume: 30, Issue: 5, Pages: 459-461
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