Reply to Commentary on Our Paper “Palliative Care and Patient Autonomy.”

The effect of palliative care on the quality of life of cancer patients: A systematic review

Back grand & Aim: Recently, palliative care has become more important in relation to the quality of life of cancer patients, and there are studies that determine the optimal quality of life for the patient and his family. The aim of this study is to systematically review the Effect of palliative care on the quality of life of cancer patients. Methods:In this systematic review, we used keywords ...

Autonomy and choice in palliative care: time for a new model?

AIMS This paper will examine understandings of autonomy and choice in relation to palliative and end-of-life care and identify implications for nursing practice. BACKGROUND Autonomy in relation to patient-centred care and advocacy has been identified as a key component of palliative and end-of-life care provision internationally. Understandings of autonomy have emerged in an individualised fr...

Commentary: “Rabies in Iranian Traditional Medicine” & Reply to Commentary on “Rabies in Iran: Past, Present and Future”

«نامه به سردبیر» توسعه مراقبت تسکینی در بیماران سرطانی، ضرورتی مغفول مانده

Through the current century, cancer has been one of the most challenging diseases worldwide(1). According to the latest statistical and epidemiological surveys, cancer is the third leading cause of mortality in Iran following cardiovascular diseases and traffic accidents(2). It is expected to witness the emergence of 130 new cases of cancer in Iran by 2025, which is at least 35% higher than the...

بیهودگی اقدامات پزشکی از منظر چهار اصل اخلاق زیستی

Medical futility refers to diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation interventions that are unlikely to produce any positive outcome for patients. Doctors should beware of such actions due to their professional commitments. There are ambiguities in the definition of futility that have been the subject of many studies. In this paper, relevant literature was reviewed to find a definition for futi...