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. 2015 Feb 26;16:11. doi: 10.1186/s12910-015-0003-2

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Values analysis of ethical dilemmas in palliative medicine. Values are normative guidelines that allow us to consider actions, objects or situations as good, desirable, pleasant, convenient or useful, in this case towards the fulfillment of ends of medicine (healing, curing and caring). The core of values of palliative medicine, encompass compassion, non-maleficence, benevolence, autonomy, and confidence. Trust helps build two virtuous circles: first, the palliativist’s role as an educator and counselor, and secondly, care of life, which involves a risk of imminent death, and therapeutic utility.