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End-of-life care

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Policy statement on provision of life-sustaining medical treatment

AMA policy as based on the Code of Medical Ethics

Advance care directives

Information and resources for patients and physicians regarding advance care directives for end-of-life health care.

AMA statement on end-of-life care

In the last phase of life people seek peace and dignity. To help realize this, every person should be able to fairly expect the following elements of care from physicians, health care institutions, and the community.

AMA policy on end-of-life care

Access to specific AMA policy concerning end-of-life care.
Last updated: Jan 18, 2008
Content provided by: Ethics Resource Center