Palliative Surgical Oncology - 20/08/11
, Emily Bellavance, MD b, Timothy Keay, MD cRésumé |
Palliative surgical oncology is a relatively new concept, but builds on a long tradition in surgery. As the field of palliative medicine grows and becomes its own specialty, surgeons have been receiving some specialized training in palliative care; devising specific palliative surgical procedures; and reevaluating the ethics of their interactions with patients, especially for the selection of palliative surgical procedures. This is leading to a new form of surgical practice in which the emphasis is on relief of present or anticipated symptoms, even if the interventions do not prolong a patient's life span.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Palliative care, Surgical oncology, Ethics, Prognosis, Cancer
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Vol 91 - N° 2
P. 343-353 - avril 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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