Withholding artificial feeding from the severely demented: merciful or immoral? Contrasts between secular and Jewish perspectives.
Kunin
J
J
Zichron Yaakov 30900, Israel. jkunin@netvision.net.il
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000941:ethics / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007599:Judaism; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000941:ethics / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D008136:Longevity / Q000941:ethics; D009014:Morals; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000941:ethics*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D026712:Value of Life; D028761:Withholding Treatment / Q000941:ethics*