Clinical ethics consultation in neurology: a case series

The concept of clinical ethics consultation (CECs) was implemented to provide support in ethical controversies in clinical settings and are offered in at least every second hospital in Germany. Neurological disorders often require complex decision-making. The aims of this study were to determine whi...

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Main Authors: Ilse, Benjamin (Author) , Alt-Epping, Bernd (Author) , Günther, Albrecht (Author) , Liman, Jan (Author) , Simon, Alfred (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 04 June 2021
In: BMC neurology
Year: 2021, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-7
ISSN:1471-2377
DOI:10.1186/s12883-021-02244-2
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-021-02244-2
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Author Notes:Benjamin Ilse, Bernd Alt-Epping, Albrecht Günther, Jan Liman and Alfred Simon
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Summary:The concept of clinical ethics consultation (CECs) was implemented to provide support in ethical controversies in clinical settings and are offered in at least every second hospital in Germany. Neurological disorders often require complex decision-making. The aims of this study were to determine which situations lead to CEC in neurology and to investigate the influence of the individual patient’s wishes on the recommendation.
Item Description:Gesehen am 29.07.2021
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ISSN:1471-2377
DOI:10.1186/s12883-021-02244-2