Respecting previously expressed wishes of the patient

Czech version

Authors: M. Munzarová
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav lékařské etiky LF MU, Brno přednostka prof. MUDr. M. Munzarová, CSc.
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2005; 85(7): 411-412
Category: Ethical Problems in Medicine

Overview

Ethical problems dealing with the previously expressed wishes relating to a medical intervention by a patient who is not, at the time of the intervention, in the state to express his or her whishes are discussed. The relevant WMA and Council of Europe guidelines are presented.

Key words:
advance directives – medical ethics – WMA – Council of Europe

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Article was published in

General Practitioner

2005 Issue 7