title: [Ethical aspects of the problems of nutrition of terminally ill patients].
abstract: This contribution deals initially with the question whether or not the problem to be solved is an ethical one and, if so, wherein the ethical controversy consists. Following that, the wide spectrum of cultural significances of food and eating is outlined. In a last part, the limits of normative management are pointed out. The positive contribution of ethical thinking is not so much to be seen in setting up rules but in conveying fundamental attitudes which enable us to let our actions be governed by wisdom.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Sozialethik, Universität Zürich.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bondolfi
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D013727:Terminal Care
vernacular_title: Ethische Aspekte der Problematik der Ernährung von todkranken Patientinnen und Patienten.