Flaws in advance directives that request withdrawing assisted feeding in late-stage dementia may cause premature or prolonged dying

The terminal illness of late-stage (advanced) Alzheimer ’s and related dementias is progressively cruel, burdensome, and can last years if caregivers assist oral feeding and hydrating. Options to avoid prolonge...

Source: BMC Medical Ethics - October 6, 2022 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Stanley A. Terman, Karl E. Steinberg and Nathaniel Hinerman Tags: Debate Source Type: research