The most recent issue of Annals of Internal Medicine reportedly has an interesting article on the trauma of surrogacy and the heart wrenching effects on decision makers who don't know their loved ones wishes. This is in striking contrast to the honor felt by the surrogates who know they're fulfilling their loved ones wishes. This will be a good article for the blog - and in time for National Healthcare Decision Day.
-- Nancy
Systematic review: the effect on surrogates of making treatment decisions for others. Wendler D, Rid A. Ann Intern Med. 2011 Mar 1;154(5):336-46. PMID: 21357911. Available at : http://www.annals.org/content/154/5/336.full.pdf+html Accessed 14 March 2011.
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What's New at Affinity Palliative Care : Dr. Nancy Homburg shares interesting new things related to Palliative Care she comes across in her reading and web surfing. Enjoy!
