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ERIC Number: EJ442604
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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Psychological Aspects of Life Support.
Swensen, Clifford H.
Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, v24 n2 p223-37 1991-92
Results of research directly and indirectly applicable to life support indicate that patients and intimates suffer less psychological distress if those who have close positive relationship with patient maintain emotional closeness to patient and participate in making decisions concerning life support. Suggests that people feel less distress if they have appropriate information concerning situation and have some control. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Death, Decision Making, Family Relationship, Family Role, Individual Power, Medical Services, Patients, Personal Autonomy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - General
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Language: English
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