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Ethical Considerations for Patient, Family, and Staff if LVAD Is Deactivated.
- Source :
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Medical Ethics Advisor . Jun2024, Vol. 40 Issue 6, p1-16. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article explores ethical challenges related to deactivating left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), highlighting the need for clear communication with patients and families, the role of palliative care, and conflicts arising from differing views on the benefits and burdens of LVAD therapy.
- Subjects :
- *LEFT heart ventricle
*PATIENTS' families
*DEATH
*MEDICAL personnel
*PALLIATIVE treatment
*MEDICAL ethics consultation
*HEART assist devices
*CONFLICT (Psychology)
*FAMILIES
*HEART failure
*SOCIAL worker attitudes
*DECISION making
*MEDICAL device removal
*GOAL (Psychology)
*PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
*QUALITY of life
*ETHICS committees
*FAMILY support
*STAKEHOLDER analysis
*SOCIAL support
*SUDDEN death
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08860653
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Medical Ethics Advisor
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177535040