Hard Decisions: Forgoing and Withdrawing Artificial Nutrition and HydrationWhat are feeding tubes? Why are they used? Must they always be used? What does Catholic teaching have to say about tube feeding? How can relatives reach sound moral decisions about using, forgoing, or withdrawing tube feeding from incompetent loved ones? Why do courts, state legislatures, and well-informed citizens disagree about whether or not tube feeding is ordinarily required? In Hard Decisions, Eileen P. Flynn, a respected Roman Catholic moral theologian, presents through and balanced answers to today's questions about tube feeding. |
Contents
Artificial Nutrition and Hydration An Achievement of Modern Medical Technology | 1 |
Legal Aspects of the Question | 20 |
Moral Considerations in Regard to Decision Making | 57 |
Making Decisions Regarding Artificial Nutrition and Hydration A Very Difficult Process | 92 |
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