Abuse of durable power of attorney for health care: case report

J Am Geriatr Soc. 1991 Aug;39(8):806-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1991.tb02704.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Advance Directive Adherence
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary
  • Brain Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Decision Making*
  • Ethics Committees, Clinical
  • Ethics, Medical
  • Family / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Living Wills / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Male
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Physician's Role
  • Professional Staff Committees / organization & administration
  • Resuscitation Orders / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Spouses
  • United States