October 6, 2008 | In: Culture of Life, Euthanasia, Human Dignity, Medical Ethics, Suffering, Worldviews
“The Undead” or Unresponsive Persons to be Loved?
The increase of naturalist and utilitarian thinking in the medical profession is perhaps seen most clearly in the treatment of unresponsive patients. The utilitarian measure of one's "quality of life" leads to the conclusion that if a patient is...
