| The right to die in the minimally conscious state. | |
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PMID: 21084355 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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The right to die has for decades been recognised for persons in a vegetative state, but there remains controversy about ending life-sustaining medical treatment for persons in the minimally conscious state (MCS). The controversy is rooted in assumptions about the moral significance of consciousness, and the value of life for patients who are conscious and not terminally ill. This paper evaluates these assumptions in light of evidence that generates concerns about quality of life in the MCS. It is argued that surrogates should be permitted to make decisions to withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment from patients in the MCS. |
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Authors:
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L Syd M Johnson |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-11-17 |
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Title: Journal of medical ethics Volume: 37 ISSN: 1473-4257 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Ethics Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-02-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7513619 Medline TA: J Med Ethics Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 175-8 Citation Subset: E; IM |
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Dalhousie University, 1234 LeMarchant Street, Halifax, NS B3H3P7 Canada. syd.johnson@dal.ca. |
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