Withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration decisions in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness: best interests of the patients and advance directives are the keys.
disorder of consciousness; end-of-life; vegetative state
Disciplines :
Neurology
Author, co-author :
Lejeune, Nicolas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Form. doct. sc. méd. (paysage)
Language :
English
Title :
Withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration decisions in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness: best interests of the patients and advance directives are the keys.
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