Paramedics experiences and expectations concerning advance directives: A prospective, questionnaire-based, bi-centre study.

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    • Abstract:
      The article reports a study which was conducted to examine paramedics’ attitudes towards advance directives and end-of-life care. The results demonstrate that more dialogue is needed in emergency medical and palliative care issues. The paramedics indicated that improved guidelines on end-of-life decisions and the termination of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in palliative care patients may be essential. Paramedics do not feel adequately trained in end-of-life care and advance directives.