Monotheistic Faith Perspectives on Brain Death, DNR, Patient Autonomy and Health Care Costs

Faroque Ahmad Khan, Gamal Badawi, Jerome K Davidson, Frederick A Smith

Abstract


This is the summary of the symposium proceedings held at Hofstra University focusing on Abrahamic faith teachings regarding Brain Death, Do Not Resuscitate, Patient Autonomy and the Escalating Health Care Costs.

http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/43-3-8982

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Advance directives, Social justice, Proportionality in Care

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