Informed consent and withdrawal of life support.
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409 VOLUME 48__MAY 17, 2011 I read with interest the article by Kaushik, et al. [1]. The authors have covered the topic in all the aspects where an act of commission is required by the doctors. However, I would like know whether an informed consent is necessary when withdrawing life support in a brain dead patient. Is it appropriate that the family is explained the irreversibility of the situation and futility of further treatment, and informed consent to withdraw life support is taken?
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 48 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011