What are the ethical considerations in end-of-life care nursing?
Ethical considerations in end-of-life care nursing require balancing patient autonomy, cultural competence, and beneficence vs. non-maleficence. Key challenges include palliative sedation, global health disparities in pain management, and AI-driven prognostication. Nurses must address pediatric end-of-life care, LGBTQ+ needs, and moral distress while advocating for equitable opioid access and trauma-informed care. Best practices emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, legal advocacy, and burnout mitigation to ensure compassionate terminal care aligned with patient values and systemic equity.