The Hastings Center Report · 1995 · 300 citations · 6 references
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When patients have progressive and incurable dementia, should their\nadvance directives always be followed? Contra Dworkin, Dresser argues that\nwhen patients remain able to enjoy and participate in their lives, directives\nto hasten death should sometimes be disregarded.
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Missing persons: legal perceptions of incompetent patients.
Rebecca Dresser · PubMed · 1994 · 57 citations
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