作者: A. Wagemans , H. Van Schrojenstein Lantman-de-Valk , I. Tuffrey-Wijne , G. Widdershoven , L. Curfs
DOI: 10.1111/J.1365-2788.2010.01276.X
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摘要: BACKGROUND: While end-of-life decisions in the general population have received attention several countries, not much is known about this people with intellectual disabilities (IDs). Therefore, prevalence and nature of were investigated a Dutch centre providing residential care for 335 IDs. METHOD: A retrospective study medical files who died between January 2002 July 2007. RESULTS: One or more taken 27 out 47 cases. non-treatment decision was seven residents, possibly shortening life expectancy some The family involved making half No information found process making. There no evidence notes that any IDs asked his her own opinion taking an decision. CONCLUSION: This demonstrates played part significant numbers within centre, but further studies are needed to establish decision-making processes.