Research shows false memories complicate end-of-life treatment decisions
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 13:47
in Psychology & Sociology
Advance directives, or living wills, may not effectively honour end-of-life wishes because life-sustaining treatment preferences often change without people being aware of the changes, according to a new study co-authored by UC Irvine researchers Peter Ditto and Elizabeth Loftus...
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