A call to improve practice concerning cultural sensitivity in advance directives: a review of the literature.

BS, Zager; M, Yancy

doi:10.1111/j.1741-6787.2011.00222.x

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A call to improve practice concerning cultural sensitivity in advance directives: a review of the literature.

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Zager BS

Yancy M

Abstract

Background The Patient Self Determination Act of 1990 mandates healthcare providers (HCP) to speak with patients about end-of-life preferences and advance directives (AD). HCP work with patients of varying cultures, and standard ADs do not address cultural differences. In order to understand various...

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