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A Comprehensive Examination of End-of-Life Decision-Making Authors

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Mixed-methods analysis of cultural values and ethical principles in end-of-life decisions reveals gaps in patient autonomy and family involvement.

End-of-life decision-making often reflects a conflict between medical recommendations and family preferences.
68% of families felt excluded from decisions, while 75% of physicians reported frustration with demands for non-beneficial treatments.
A mixed-methods approach, including literature reviews and surveys, uncovered communication gaps and ethical tensions in decision-making.
Implementing the shared decision-making model may bridge divides and enhance collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Tshekiso et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods analysis of cultural values and ethical principles in end-of-life decisions reveals gaps in patient autonomy and family involvement.

End-of-life decision-making often reflects a conflict between medical recommendations and family preferences.
68% of families felt excluded from decisions, while 75% of physicians reported frustration with demands for non-beneficial treatments.
A mixed-methods approach, including literature reviews and surveys, uncovered communication gaps and ethical tensions in decision-making.
Implementing the shared decision-making model may bridge divides and enhance collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Tshekiso et al. (2025) studied this question.

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