title: Termination of life support systems in the elderly. Discussion: To die before the gods please: legal issues surrounding euthanasia and the elderly.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D003657:Decision Making; D005065:Euthanasia / Q000523:psychology*; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D033222:Judicial Role; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male; D014481:United States; D028761:Withholding Treatment