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1. A Cross-Cultural Study of Physician Treatment Decisions for Demented Nursing Home Patients Who Develop Pneumonia.

Author

Helton, Margaret R., van der Steen, Jenny T., Daaleman, Timothy P., Gamble, George R., and Ribbe, Miel W.

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THERAPEUTIC complications, DEMENTIA, PNEUMONIA, NURSING home patients, GENERAL practitioners, MEDICAL practice
Abstract

The article explores factors influencing Dutch and American physician treatment decisions when using nursing home patients with dementia become acutely ill with pneumonia. Data from 12 physicians from Netherlands and 12 physicians in North Carolina who care for nursing home patients were collected. Findings revealed that Dutch physicians assumed active, primary responsibility for treatment decisions compared to American physicians who are more passive and deferential to family preferences.

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2006
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