Physicians often find it hard to tell if a patient suffering from dementia or depression is capable of making sound judgements. This is shown by a study conducted within the scope of the National ...

As healthcare systems across Europe deal with an increasing prevalence of cognitive impairment, family doctors are emerging as key players in assessing and supporting patients' decision-making ...

In January 2024, The New York Times Magazine published a provocative article titled: "Should Patients Be Allowed to Die From Anorexia?" This seemingly extreme question reignited a debate among doctors ...

A new mathematical model sheds light on how the brain processes different cues, such as sights and sounds, during decision making. The findings from Princeton neuroscientists may one day improve how ...

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Ethics Committee updated its 2017 statement, “Making Medical Treatment Decisions for Unbefriended Older Adults,” refreshing the language and citing newer clinical ...

Traditional economics does an excellent job explaining human decision-making in situations where people have all the facts and are thinking logically. Nevertheless, in our everyday lives, we often do ...