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CONTINUOUS PALLIATIVE SEDATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
DEF

The ongoing administration of medication to lower the consciousness of an end-of-life patient who is suffering from refractory symptoms in order to alleviate suffering until the patient's death.

OBS

terminal sedation: term to be avoided according to the Select Committee on Dying with Dignity (Quebec).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
DEF

Administration ininterrompue de médicament à un patient en fin de vie souffrant de symptômes réfractaires pour diminuer son niveau de conscience de manière à le soulager jusqu'à son décès.

OBS

sédation terminale : terme à éviter selon la Commission spéciale sur la question de mourir dans la dignité du Québec.

Spanish

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