Moral principles in withdrawing advanced life support
Pace, N.; Plenderleith, J.L.; Dougall, J.R.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 45(3): 169-170
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 2029597 Document Number: 381344
Decisions regarding withdrawal of life support are more frequently required as our technological capabilities increase. Doctors have to recognize that in certain cases maximal use of these capabilities may be incompatible with the patient's best interests. An ethical framework may help guide doctors through these dilemmas.
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