The feeding dilemma: In the Matter of Conroy.
This month's column addresses the issue of whether life-sustaining treatment in the form of nutrition may be refused or terminated by a patient. The New Jersey Supreme Court's recent decision of In the Matter of Conroy is discussed and reviewed.
D000368:Aged; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009515:New Jersey