Legal and ethical principles in withdrawing life support therapy

M. W. Elliott (Leeds, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Dying with end-stage respiratory disorders
Session: Dying with end-stage respiratory disorders
Session type: Assembly Symposium
Number: 1291

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