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Date of Publication: April 01, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20529/IJME.2012.032
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Psychiatric advance directives: challenges of implementation
Abstract:
A psychiatric advance directive (PAD) is a document which outlines the patient's preference in her/his treatment. This is executed when the patient has capacity, so that these directions can guide treatment at a later date when s/he is unwell.
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