By Jessica Nutik Zitter
New York Times, February 8, 2015
“In
trying to honor Vincent’s autonomy, we abandoned him in hell.” This is a
harrowing essay by an I.C.U. physician.
It covers many topics dealing with autonomy, advance directives and
end-of-life care. What Ivan Illich
called “The Rule of Rescue” is highlighted.
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