Ethical aspects of brain death and end-of-life
Abstract Ethical issues surrounding brain death and end-of-life have not been afforded in Brazil the same attention as in many developed countries. There appears to be reluctance on the part of Brazilian doctors to limit or suspend procedures or treatment which prolongs life of patients in terminal phases of severe incurable illness, or to suspend the artificial means of supporting vegetative functions in cases of brain death outside the context of organ and tissue donation for transplant. Fears grounded in possible administrative (Regional Medical Councils) or legal repercussions, as well as ambiguous interpretations of religious precepts, partially explain this reluctance which often results in unnecessary prolonging of patient suffering. A recent resolution by the Federal Medical Council on end-of-life may offer doctors some guidance and confidence in dealing with highly complex ethical situations.
Main Authors: | Oselka,Gabriel, Oliveira,Reinaldo Ayer de |
---|---|
Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Academia Brasileira de Neurologia, Departamento de Neurologia Cognitiva e Envelhecimento
2007
|
Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1980-57642007000300226 |
Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Similar Items
-
The role of end-of-life palliative sedation: medical and ethical aspects - Review
by: Menezes,Miriam S., et al.
Published: (2019) -
“Artificial intelligence & COVID-19: (bio)ethical aspects of end of life
by: Motta,Oswaldo Jesus Rodrigues da, et al.
Published: (2020) -
Considerations about ethical and legal aspects at the end of life during the COVID-19 pandemic
by: Miziara,Ivan Dieb, et al.
Published: (2021) -
Nutrition and hydration in the end-of-life care: ethical issues
by: Pinho-Reis,Cíntia, et al.
Published: (2018) -
The Ethics of Terminal Care [electronic resource] : Orchestrating the End of Life /
by: Loewy, Erich H. author., et al.
Published: (2002)