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Withholding and Withdrawing Life Prolonging Medical Treatment: Guidance for Decision-making

Withholding and Withdrawing Life Prolonging Medical Treatment: Guidance for Decision-making
By Veronica English

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This second edition of the book has been updated to include information about the Human Rights Act.
This book was the result of a wide ranging consultative exercise by the BMA which revealed the need among all health professionals for guidance on withholding life–prolonging medical treatment, including artificial nutrition, and hydration, in adults and children. Written by the BMA Medical Ethics Committee in consultation with leading doctors, lawyers, and medical ethicists, it provides considered and comprehensive guidance on this complex subject.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #769012 in Books
  • Published on: 2001-04-03
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 94 pages

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From the Back Cover
This second edition of the book has been updated to include information about the Human Rights Act.
This book was the result of a wide ranging consultative exercise by the BMA which revealed the need among all health professionals for guidance on withholding life–prolonging medical treatment, including artificial nutrition, and hydration, in adults and children. Written by the BMA Medical Ethics Committee in consultation with leading doctors, lawyers, and medical ethicists, it provides considered and comprehensive guidance on this complex subject.