title: An ethical dilemma in clinical practice: termination versus continuation of life-sustaining treatment.
authors: Boston College.
authors: P A
authors: PA
authors: Cady
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D026686:Beneficence; D026689:Ethical Analysis; D028663:Ethical Theory; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D026706:Paternalism; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D016414:Resuscitation Orders; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016312:Treatment Refusal; D026712:Value of Life; D028722:Virtues; D028761:Withholding Treatment