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Mistrust, racism, and end-of-life treatment
| Title | Mistrust, racism, and end-of-life treatment |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1997 |
| Authors | Krakauer, Eric L., and Truog Robert D. |
| Journal | Hastings Center Report |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 23-25 |
| Type of Article | Article |
| Publication Language | eng |
| ISSN Number | 00930334 |
| Accession Number | 9709032173 |
| Keywords | BIOETHICS , MEDICINE , Moral , NURSING , Terminal , United |
| Abstract | Presents commentaries on the case study of end-of-life treatment for an African American nursing home resident from a working-class background. Mistrust related to social inequalities, racism and cultural difference as an important consideration in negotiating for end-of-life care; Failure of the physician to take into account historical, social and cultural context of the case. |
| Notes | Krakauer, Eric L. Truog, Robert D.; Source Info: May/Jun97, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p23; Subject Term: TERMINAL care; Subject Term: MORAL & ethical aspects; Subject Term: UNITED States; Number of Pages: 3p; Illustrations: 1 Chart; Document Type: Article; Full Text Word Count: 2287 |
