Hard Decisions: Forgoing and Withdrawing Artificial Nutrition and Hydration
Eileen P. Flynn
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Paperback. Num Pages: 106 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCM; HRCV9; MBDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 7. Weight in Grams: 127.
What are feeding tubes? Why are they used? Must they always be used? What does Catholic teaching have to say about tube feeding? How can relatives reach sound moral decisions about using, forgoing, or withdrawing tube feeding from incompetent loved ones? Why do courts, state legislatures, and well-informed citizens disagree about whether or not tube feeding is ordinarily required? In Hard Decisions, Eileen P. Flynn, a respected Roman Catholic moral theologian, presents through and balanced answers to today's questions about tube feeding.
What are feeding tubes? Why are they used? Must they always be used? What does Catholic teaching have to say about tube feeding? How can relatives reach sound moral decisions about using, forgoing, or withdrawing tube feeding from incompetent loved ones? Why do courts, state legislatures, and well-informed citizens disagree about whether or not tube feeding is ordinarily required? In Hard Decisions, Eileen P. Flynn, a respected Roman Catholic moral theologian, presents through and balanced answers to today's questions about tube feeding.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Sheed & Ward
Number of pages
106
Condition
New
Number of Pages
106
Place of Publication
Kansas City, United States
ISBN
9781556123047
SKU
V9781556123047
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Ref
99-15
About Eileen P. Flynn
Eileen P. Flynn is a Roman Catholic moral theologian who has written five books dealing with ethical issues. Dr. Flynn is also co-author of Living Faith: An Introduction to Theology.
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