But it was also clearly underlined that a physician must respect the wishes of the patient and that this obligation must not be superseded by the duty of saving a life, thus disputing the judges of the Court of Appeal. Two emergency interim rulings confirmed the position of the judges: the...
En effet, les soins peuvent être refusés lorsque le patient est dans une situation de déni ou de non demande de soin [8]. Pourquoi consentir à des soins pour une maladie qu’il n’a pas ? Les soins peuvent aussi faire l’objet d’une compréhension délirante, comme le délire peut...
A patient's refusal of nursing care concerns the caregivers. Future professionals must be prepared for it and student nurses are trained to deal with such situations. It is also important to empower patients and support them in their choice. This article presents the example of the Haute cole ...
Refus de soins opposés aux gestionnaires de cas par des personnes gées en situation médico-sociale complexe: regards croisésRefusal of careCase managementAnthropologyElderlyEthicsQualitative studyCase management is a new professional field in France. It is addressed to elderly persons living in ...