Gender differences in the intention to withhold life-sustaining treatments involving severe dementia for self and on behalf of parent or spouse
Journal
BMC palliative care
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2022-10-06
Author(s)
Abstract
Few studies have explored gender differences in the attitudes toward advanced care planning and the intention to withhold life-sustaining treatments (LSTs) involving severe dementia in Asian countries. We examined gender differences in the attitude toward the Patient Autonomy Act (PAA) in Taiwan and how the gender differences in these attitudes affect the intention to withhold LSTs for severe dementia. We also investigated self-other differences in the intention to withhold LSTs between genders.
Subjects
Gender differences; Life-sustainment treatments; The patient autonomy act
Publisher
BMC
Type
journal article