[The principle of double effect in palliative care].

Caregivers sometimes feel powerless in complex end-of-life situations. Some therapies used to relieve the patient can have the effect of shortening the patient's life. This is why it is essential to explain clearly the principle known as the double effect.

Related Organizations

University Hospital of Montpellier
France

Keywords

Double Effect Principle, Palliative Care, Humans

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