Artificial Nutrition and Hydration in PVS

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This paper addresses the question of whether artificial nutrition and hydration being given to a patient in a persistent vegetative state should be considered ordinary or extraordinary care. In addition, this paper considers the role of the removal of such nutrition and hydration as either a benefit or a burden to the patient's family and the hospital staff.

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"With patient rights and the right to die being of such importance in today's society, it is not difficult to understand that emotions are running high on these issues. The recent case of Terry Schiavo brought a face to matters that had only been theoretical for many people, in the past. However, the Schiavo case is notable for its near universality. Many of us can question how we would react if a loved one were in a persistent vegetative state. Many of us do, in fact, need to decide for our family members who are receiving "extraordinary" care or are receiving care in a hospice. This paper will address the questions of whether artificial nutrition and hydration being given to a patient in a persistent vegetative state should be considered ordinary or extraordinary care."

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