A qualitative study of the ethical issues encountered at end-of-life care at a university teaching hospital in Nigeria

Ethical issues are commonly encountered in caring for the patient at EOL in the Nigerian environment, notwithstanding the paucity of literature on them. This underscores the importance of adopting known preventive measures to eliminate or minimise these issues.

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Journal of Medical Ethics
Published
2025-10-17
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https://doi.org/10.1136/jme-2024-110101
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2
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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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A qualitative study of the ethical issues encountered at end-of-life care at a university teaching hospital in Nigeria

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A qualitative study of the ethical issues encountered at end-of-life care at a university teaching hospital in Nigeria

Nnenma Ndidiamaka Udeh, Emmanuel Ezeome, Ngozi Idemili Aronu
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Abstract

Ethical issues are commonly encountered in caring for the patient at EOL in the Nigerian environment, notwithstanding the paucity of literature on them. This underscores the importance of adopting known preventive measures to eliminate or minimise these issues.

Journal of Medical EthicsVol. 52(4)
University of Nigeria (NG), University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (NG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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