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Artificial nutrition and hydration at the end of life
Author(s)Roschelle A Heuberger
Journal titleJournal of Nutrition for the Elderly, vol 29, no 4, 2010
Pagespp 347-385
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsDying ; Terminal care ; Nutrition ; Law ; Social ethics ; United States of America.
AnnotationThis article presents a comprehensive review of controversies surrounding artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) for terminally ill patients in the United States. Covers legal and ethical issues (including ANH in dementia care) and describes different clinical methods - eg. tube feeding, non-oral hydration, total parenteral nutrition and hydration. Also looks at religious issues for different religions. Concludes with a look at personal and professional issues as well as fiscal aspects of end of life care. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-111117001 A
ClassmarkCX: LV: CF: VR: TQ: 7T

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