[Refusal of treatments by an adult cancer patient].

Date publication

mars 2018

Journal

Bulletin du cancer

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Mme ADAM Virginie , Dr FAIVRE Jean-Christophe

Tous les auteurs :
Dauchy S, Faivre JC, Block V, Metzger M, Salleron J, Charles C, Adam V

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29478572

Résumé

Refusal of treatment questions the treatment's adequacy as well as the quality of the care relationship. A rigorous analysis of these situations is necessary in order to respect the patient's fundamental right to decide for him/herself while preventing a potential loss of chance. This paper proposes practical guidelines for assessment and management of the refusal of treatment by adult cancer patients.

Mots clés

Autonomie du patient, Cancer, Care relationship, Guidelines, Patient autonomy, Recommandations, Refus de soins, Relation soignant–soigné, Treatment refusal

Référence

Bull Cancer. 2018 Mar;105(3):234-244