| Advance directives and living wills. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9640440 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Under certain circumstances, living wills or advance directives may carry legal force in the UK. This paper traces the development of advance directives, clarifies their current legal position and discusses potential problems with their use. Case histories are used to illustrate some of the common dilemmas which doctors may face. |
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Authors:
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K Stewart; L Bowker |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medical journal Volume: 74 ISSN: 0032-5473 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med J Publication Date: 1998 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-07-23 Completed Date: 1998-07-23 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0234135 Medline TA: Postgrad Med J Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 151-6 Citation Subset: E; IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, Hants, UK. |
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Adolescent Aged Aged, 80 and over Attitude of Health Personnel Female Great Britain Humans Living Wills / legislation & jurisprudence* Male Mental Competency* Middle Aged |
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