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Factors Impacting On The Lives Of Terminally Ill Older People, And Requests For Euthanasia, Phd Thesis, University Of Queensland, Colleen Cartwright
Factors Impacting On The Lives Of Terminally Ill Older People, And Requests For Euthanasia, Phd Thesis, University Of Queensland, Colleen Cartwright
Professor Colleen M Cartwright
No abstract provided.
End-Of-Life Decision-Making: Perspectives Of Northern Territory Doctors, Nurses And Community Members, Colleen Cartwright, G Robinson, Margaret Steinberg, Gail Williams, W Tyler
End-Of-Life Decision-Making: Perspectives Of Northern Territory Doctors, Nurses And Community Members, Colleen Cartwright, G Robinson, Margaret Steinberg, Gail Williams, W Tyler
Professor Colleen M Cartwright
No abstract provided.
Physicians' Experiences With End-Of-Life Decision-Making: Survey In 6 European Countries And Australia, Rurik Lofmark, Tore Nilstun, Colleen M. Cartwright, Susanne Fischer, Agnes Van Der Heide, Freddy Mortier, Michael Norup, Lorenzo Simonato, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen
Physicians' Experiences With End-Of-Life Decision-Making: Survey In 6 European Countries And Australia, Rurik Lofmark, Tore Nilstun, Colleen M. Cartwright, Susanne Fischer, Agnes Van Der Heide, Freddy Mortier, Michael Norup, Lorenzo Simonato, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen
Professor Colleen M Cartwright
Background: In this study we investigated (a) to what extent physicians have experience with performing a range of end-of-life decisions (ELDs), (b) if they have no experience with performing an ELD, would they be willing to do so under certain conditions and (c) which background characteristics are associated with having experience with/or being willing to make such ELDs. Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was sent to 16,486 physicians from specialities in which death is common: Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. Results: The response rate differed between countries (39–68%). The experience of foregoing life-sustaining treatment ranged between 37% …
Decision-Making In Terminal Care: Older People Seek More Involvement, Colleen Cartwright, Margaret Steinberg
Decision-Making In Terminal Care: Older People Seek More Involvement, Colleen Cartwright, Margaret Steinberg
Professor Colleen M Cartwright
No abstract provided.
Influence Of Physicians' Life-Stance On Attitudes Towards End-Of-Life Decisions And Actual End-Of-Life Decision-Making In Six Countries, Joachim Cohen, J Van Delden, Freddy Mortier, Rurik Lofmark, Michael Norup, Colleen Cartwright, Karin Faisst, C Canova, J Bilsen
Influence Of Physicians' Life-Stance On Attitudes Towards End-Of-Life Decisions And Actual End-Of-Life Decision-Making In Six Countries, Joachim Cohen, J Van Delden, Freddy Mortier, Rurik Lofmark, Michael Norup, Colleen Cartwright, Karin Faisst, C Canova, J Bilsen
Professor Colleen M Cartwright
Aim: To examine how physicians’ life stances affect their attitudes to end-of-life decisions and their actual end-of-life decision-making. Methods: Practising physicians from various specialties involved in the care of dying patients in Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and Australia received structured questionnaires on end-of-life care, which included questions about their life stance. Response rates ranged from 53% in Australia to 68% in Denmark. General attitudes, intended behaviour with respect to two hypothetical patients, and actual behaviour were compared between all large life-stance groups in each country. Results: Only small differences in life stance were found in all countries in …
Medical Decisions At The End Of Life: Attitudes And Practices Of Australian Medical Practitioners, Colleen Cartwright, Gail Williams, Malcolm Parker, Margaret Steinberg
Medical Decisions At The End Of Life: Attitudes And Practices Of Australian Medical Practitioners, Colleen Cartwright, Gail Williams, Malcolm Parker, Margaret Steinberg
Professor Colleen M Cartwright
No abstract provided.