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Acta Med 2026; 24 (3)

Knowledge of the Advance Will Law at Hospital Angeles Acoxpa

Sandoval BMA, Silva NFA, García CAM, Augusto MHM, Sierra VAM, Sandoval OL

Language: Spanish
References: 31
Page: 325-328
PDF size: 489.41 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The study assesses knowledge of the Advance Will Law (LVA) among medical staff at Hospital Angeles Acoxpa through an anonymous survey of 100 participants. Results reveal insufficient understanding: only 30% show familiarity with the law, compared to 50% in national and international studies. Most (51%) recognize its purpose as respecting patient autonomy, but confusion persists about its nature (legal, medical, or ethical), revocability (53% believe it cannot be revoked), and relation to euthanasia (37% mistakenly equate them). There is also a lack of clarity regarding palliative care and therapeutic obstinacy. This suggests that poor understanding could lead to unnecessary treatments, compromising patient dignity and autonomy, and raising bioethical dilemmas, such as balancing life prolongation with harm avoidance. The study underscores the need to enhance education on the LVA to ensure its proper application, respecting patient rights and optimizing medical resources. Confusion over key concepts highlights a training gap among healthcare staff, potentially impacting end-of-life care.


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