Strategies for Helping Individuals Engage in Decision Making at the End of Life - RNAO Appendix J
Individuals have a right t know their options and to have their preferences considered. Supporting individuals who are nearing the end of life requires interprofessional collaboration and problem-solving. Shared decision-maing can help individuals participate in the decision-making process in the ways the prefer and can help to meet their needs.
Strategies for health-care providers to help families and individuals with decision making on end-of-care.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (2011). Appendix J of End-of-Life Care During the Last Days and Hours. Toronto, ON: Author. pp. 112-113.
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