Abstract |
The decision to withdraw or withhold life supporting treatment in moribund patients is difficult under any circumstances. When the patient becomes incompetent to clarify their wishes regarding continued maintenance in long-term facilities, surrogates sometimes cannot agree, further clouding the issue. We examine a case where the State's interests come into play, forcing a controversial resolution.
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Authors | Tom Buckley, David Crippen, Anthony L DeWitt, Malcolm Fisher, Antonios Liolios, Christine L Scheetz, Leslie M Whetstine |
Journal | Critical care (London, England)
(Crit Care)
Vol. 8
Issue 2
Pg. 79-84
(Apr 2004)
ISSN: 1466-609X [Electronic] England |
PMID | 15025760
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Editorial)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- Decision Making
(ethics)
- Enteral Nutrition
- Euthanasia, Passive
(ethics, legislation & jurisprudence)
- Female
- Government
- Hong Kong
- Humans
- Legal Guardians
- Life Support Care
(ethics, legislation & jurisprudence)
- Nursing Homes
- Persistent Vegetative State
(diagnosis)
- Professional-Family Relations
- Spouses
- Withholding Treatment
(ethics, legislation & jurisprudence)
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