Continuous Sedation at the End of Life Ethical, Clinical and Legal Perspectives |
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| Editor:
| Sterckx, Sigrid
Raus, Kasper
Mortier, Freddy |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-42090-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | USD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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Continuous sedation is becoming increasingly common in end-of-life care. It raises many concerns, though, especially regarding reducing or removing consciousness, withholding hydration and whether it amounts to 'slow euthanasia'. In this book, ethicists, clinicians and lawyers address these concerns and discuss various justifications and guidelines for the practice.
Continuous sedation is becoming increasingly common in end-of-life care. It raises many concerns, though, especially regarding reducing or removing consciousness, withholding hydration and whether it amounts to 'slow euthanasia'. In this book, ethicists, clinicians and lawyers address these concerns and discuss various justifications and guidelines for the practice.