Shared Decision-Making and the Role of Maternalism in Resolving Difficult End-of-Life Decisions.

J Am Coll SurgAug 14, 2026 (epub)

Leigh M Vaughan, Robert M Sade, Grant Goodrich

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We explore the spectrum of shared decision-making, especially the idea of maternalism, which combines patient or surrogate preferences and goals with the clinician's responsibility to provide care within the boundaries of acceptable medical practice.

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