Decision-making competence (DMC) appears to be influenced by the congruency between
the characteristics of the individual, the task and the context. Indeed, the ability to make …

There are many conflicting beliefs about Alzheimer's disease in the general population.
Conducting a study on public awareness, attitude, and knowledge towards Alzheimer's …

Background Evaluation of decision-making capacity to consent to medical treatment has
proved to be difficult in patients with dementia. Studies showed that physicians are often …

Background and Problem Statement Medical students on their clinical neurology clerkship
often encounter ethically challenging situations, yet formal neuroethics training is limited …

Preoperative evaluations attempt to improve elective surgery outcomes by optimizing
patients before surgery. These visits are often multidisciplinary, involving surgeons …

Management of patients with terminal brain disorders can be medically, socially, and
ethically complex. Although a growing number of feasible treatment options may exist, there …

End-of-life decision making is a troublesome ethical dilemma. These decisions should be
made in trustful patient–doctor relationships. We aimed to propose a balanced approach …

Decision-making capacity refers to the ability to make a specific decision. Making a valid
decision requires understanding the facts presented, appreciating the nature of the decision …

Le vieillissement, normal et pathologique, entraine des modifications cognitives pouvant
impacter la capacité à prendre des décisions. Bien que cette dernière conditionne …

Lifelong learning is a concept that has been recognized by governments and educational
institutions worldwide as essential to keeping pace with the rapidly changing world. In the …