Clinically assisted hydration in patients in the last days of life (‘CHELsea II’ trial): a cluster randomised trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068846
Abstract: Introduction Provision of clinically assisted hydration (CAH) at the end of life is one of the most contentious issues in medicine. The aim of the ‘CHELsea II’ trial is to evaluate CAH in patients in… read more here.
Keywords: chelsea trial; clinically assisted; trial; life ... See more keywords
Can ‘Best Interests’ derail the trolley? Examining withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration in patients in the permanent vegetative state
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DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2015-103045
Abstract: In this paper, I explore under what circumstances it might be morally acceptable to transplant organs from a patient lacking capacity. I argue, with a developed hypothetical based around a mother and son, that (1)… read more here.
Keywords: best interests; assisted nutrition; nutrition hydration; vegetative state ... See more keywords
A cluster randomised feasibility trial of clinically assisted hydration in cancer patients in the last days of life
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DOI: 10.1177/0269216317741572
Abstract: Background: The provision of clinically assisted hydration at the end-of-life is one of the most contentious issues in medicine. Aim: The aim of this feasibility study was to answer the question ‘can a definitive (adequately… read more here.
Keywords: life; feasibility; clinically assisted; care ... See more keywords
New taxonomy for prolonged disorders of consciousness may help with decisions on withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration: A proposed decision-making pathway.
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DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2834
Abstract: The number of patients surviving severe brain injury is increasing; however, many are left in a prolonged disorder of consciousness. With appropriate treatment, patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness can survive for years. Unless an… read more here.
Keywords: withdrawal clinically; assisted nutrition; disorders consciousness; nutrition hydration ... See more keywords