Dworkin on dementia - Elegant theory, questionable policy

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Dresser, R [1 ]
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[1] CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV,SCH MED,CTR BIOMED ETH,CLEVELAND,OH 44106
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10.2307/3527839
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When patients have progressive and incurable dementia, should their advance directives always be followed? Contra Dworkin, Dresser argues that when patients remain able to enjoy and participate in their lives, directives to hasten death should sometimes be disregarded. 1995 The Hastings Center
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