Journal of medical ethics
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Journal of medical ethics · Aug 2008
ReviewEthical dilemmas in palliative care in traditional developing societies, with special reference to the Indian setting.
There are intriguing and challenging ethical dilemmas in the practice of palliative care in a traditional developing society. ⋯ The four principles of ethics posed difficulties in understanding the complex ethical issues in a developing country with a traditional background. Ethical issues need to be handled delicately and sensitively in palliative care settings, within the framework of the traditions and culture of the society and financial constraints. The possible role of ethics committees in palliative care settings to help decision-making needs to be studied and discussed.