TERMINATION OF NUTRITION AND HYDRATION IN THE MINIMALLY CONSCIOUS STATE - CONTRASTING CLINICAL VIEWS

Authors
CHILDS NL CRANFORD RE
Citation
Nl. Childs et Re. Cranford, TERMINATION OF NUTRITION AND HYDRATION IN THE MINIMALLY CONSCIOUS STATE - CONTRASTING CLINICAL VIEWS, The journal of head trauma rehabilitation, 12(4), 1997, pp. 70-78
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
The journal of head trauma rehabilitation → ACNP
ISSN journal
08859701
Volume
12
Issue
4
Year of publication
1997
Pages
70 - 78
Database
ISI
SICI code
0885-9701(1997)12:4<70:TONAHI>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Many ethical issues arise when treating individuals in the minimally c onscious state. In large part, this is attributable to the fact that t hese individuals have severe physical and cognitive impairment yet ret ain some degree of self- and environmental awareness. This article pre sents a point-counterpoint discussion regarding termination of treatme nt in a hypothetical case involving the minimally conscious state. The opinions presented reflect the personal perspectives of a general neu rologist and a neurorehabilitation specialist.