THE INCOMPETENT PATIENT ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE

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DRESSER, R [1 ]
WHITEHOUSE, PJ [1 ]
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[1] UNIV HOSP CLEVELAND, CTR ALZHEIMER, CLEVELAND, OH 44106 USA
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10.2307/3562836
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Most patients suffering from progressive dementia have thoughts, emotions, perspectives, and perceptions of a world of experience. Decisions about life‐sustaining treatment should incorporate a principled approach to evaluating what life is like for these patients. 1994 The Hastings Center
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