End-of-Life Care and Decision-Making

End-of-Life Care refers to the support and medical treatment given to individuals in the final stages of a terminal illness. Decision-making in this context involves ethical considerations about how to respect a patient’s wishes, ensuring comfort, and balancing life-sustaining measures against quality of life. Bioethics law guides these decisions by addressing issues like advance directives, which express a person's healthcare preferences, and dilemmas surrounding life support. Ultimately, the goal is to honor the patient's autonomy while providing compassionate care, ensuring that choices are made in their best interest.