Abstract

AbstractThis chapter discusses other significant concepts in palliative care that are employed in the regulation of the professional–patient relationship. These concepts, which are widely used and are significant in other branches of health care and in society as a whole, are autonomy, dignity, choice, and respect. Concepts that are specific to health care, such as communication, competence, and consent to treatment, are also considered. All of these concepts can be summarized as patient-centred care approaches. The chapter also considers studies of the concept of dignity presented in the Canadian journal Journal of Palliative Care (JPC) and relates these to end-of-life care.

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