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Nurses and physicians on nutritional support: a comparison.

J Liaschenko1, A J Davis

  • 1University of California, San Francisco 94284.

The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
|June 1, 1991
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Legal and ethical debates surround withholding or withdrawing nutrition and hydration. This review compares nursing and medical literature on these practices, highlighting similarities and differences in patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Nursing Practice
  • Healthcare Law

Background:

  • Recent court cases highlight ethical and legal complexities surrounding the cessation of artificial nutrition and hydration.
  • Discrepancies in judicial rulings underscore the need for clearer guidelines in patient care decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize nursing and medical literature concerning the withholding or withdrawing of food and fluids.
  • To identify and analyze common themes, similarities, and differences between nursing and medical practices regarding nutritional support.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of nursing and medical literature.
  • Focus on empirical studies related to withholding or withdrawing nutrition and hydration.
  • Thematic analysis of identified literature.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachDeath and EuthanasiaEmpirical ApproachPhilosophical Approach

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Main Results:

  • Identified significant overlap and divergence in approaches between nursing and medical disciplines.
  • Highlighted variations in ethical considerations and legal interpretations across different cases and practices.
  • Empirical studies reveal nuanced patient care strategies in nutritional support.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the distinct yet overlapping perspectives of nursing and medicine is crucial for ethical and legal decision-making.
  • Further research is needed to establish consistent best practices for withholding or withdrawing nutrition and hydration.
  • The review provides a foundation for interdisciplinary dialogue on patient end-of-life care and nutritional support.