Erschienen in:
01.09.2011 | Health Policy
Artificial Nutrition and Hydration: The Evolution of Ethics, Evidence, and Policy
verfasst von:
Howard Brody, MD, PhD, Laura D. Hermer, JD, LLM, Larry D. Scott, MD, MA, L. Lee Grumbles, MD, Julie E. Kutac, MA, Susan D. McCammon, MD
Erschienen in:
Journal of General Internal Medicine
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Ausgabe 9/2011
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Abstract
Introduction
The debate over use of artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) in terminal illness, including advanced dementia, remains contentious despite extensive ethical and empirical investigation.
Methods
For this narrative review we undertook a focused, selective review of literature reflecting ethical analysis, empirical assessment of outcomes, legal responses, and thinking within the Roman Catholic religious tradition.
Results
The history of the debate over the past 60 years results from a complex interplay of ethical concerns, a growing empirical database, legal changes, public opinion, and financial as well as institutional concerns. Discussions of ANH today are often conducted without any understanding of this historical context.
Discussion
Patients’ interests could be better protected through remedial action at both the individual and the policy levels.