Factors in decision-making concerning life support therapy

Factors in decision-making concerning life support therapy

The ability of modern technology to sustain life for an indefinite period creates several questions in this regard. Opsomming Moderne tegnologie het dit moontlik gemaak om lewe vir 'n onbepaalde tydperk te verleng, maar ongelukkig bied dit nie antwoorde op vrae wat in suike situasies ontstaan n...

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Published in:Health SA = SA Gesondheid Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 19 - 31
Main Authors: G Burger, A C Botes, W E Nel
Format: Journal Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 01-11-1999
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Summary:The ability of modern technology to sustain life for an indefinite period creates several questions in this regard. Opsomming Moderne tegnologie het dit moontlik gemaak om lewe vir 'n onbepaalde tydperk te verleng, maar ongelukkig bied dit nie antwoorde op vrae wat in suike situasies ontstaan nie. *Please note: This is a reduced version of the abstract. Please refer to PDF for full text.
ISSN:1025-9848
2071-9736
DOI:10.4102/hsag.v4i2.348