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“I make myself very small in my corner”: Purposeful Withdrawal as an Expression of Patient Altruism

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Clara Acien *
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Sofia Savinelli
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Martina Egloff
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Philip Larkin
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Gian Domenico Borasio
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Claudia Gamondi
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Ralf J. Jox
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Anca‐Cristina Sterie
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Sofía C. Zambrano
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Mathieu Bernard
DOI:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2026.06.013delete
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: Altruism definition remains underexamined in end-of-life contexts. In palliative care, altruism may take new forms, especially when originating from patients. Understanding how patients perceive and express altruism is key to supporting their autonomy and sense of meaning.

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Journal of Pain and Symptom Management cover
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
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University Hospital of Lausanne cover
University Hospital of Lausanne
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bern university hospital
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