Ethics of withdrawing ventricular assist device support

Monday, August 2, 2010 - 13:14 in Psychology & Sociology

Patients have the right to refuse or request the withdrawal of any unwanted treatment. In a new article, experts explore the legal and ethical permissibility of carrying out such a request specific to a ventricular assist device.

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