Publications by authors named "Veronique Block"
Article Synopsis
- The management of upper aerodigestive tract cancers is intricate, prompting the creation of a reference framework to define optimal treatment principles, led by a multidisciplinary scientific committee.
- A systematic literature review was conducted to develop evidence-based recommendations that account for various patient-specific factors and treatment quality criteria.
- The comprehensive framework aims to standardize care, enhance decision-making in consultations, and ensure equitable treatment practices, with plans for future updates to maintain relevance.
Introduction: 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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCaregivers can find themselves faced with a refusal of nursing care. A number of questions are then raised. While it is firstly important to understand the reasons for this refusal and what is at stake for the patient, there are a number of nursing strategies in place, not least of all dialogue and analysis.
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