Patient-Centred Ethics and Communication at the End of Life 2005

This book provides the best available information on current healthcare priorities around the world. It describes the methods currently used in the six countries leading the process and compiles the differences between them. It shows how, with the exception of the UK, the prioritisation framework has now been developed. The book identifies key issues to be addressed in the coming years. Descriptions of leading trends are accompanied by suggestions for addressing outstanding difficulties. It is an important tool for policy makers, healthcare managers, clinicians and researchers.