title: Ethical decisions in discontinuing mechanical ventilation.
authors.affiliation: University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Schneiderman
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Spragg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003657:Decision Making; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care; D008297:Male; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012297:Right to Die; D013727:Terminal Care