Six Lives in Jerusalem: End-of-Life Decisions in Jerusalem - Cultural, Medical, Ethical and Legal Considerations (International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine)

by RandyL.Sturman (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2004

  $126.42

  For instance, should a patient with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who is mentally alert yet unable to move from the neck down be allowed to refuse medical treatment; Is there a difference between not inserting a respirator into a patient who is unable to breathe and not inserting a feeding tube into a patient who is unable to eat?