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Posts tagged End-of-Life Issues

Integrity in the Determination of Brain Death: Recent Challenges and Next Steps

Integrity in the Determination of Brain Death: Recent Challenges and Next Steps

Statements by NCBC EthicistsNCBC EthicistsApril 11, 2024Catholic Health Care, Brain Death, Determination of Death, End-of-Life Issues, Nutrition and Hydration

COVID-19 FAQ (Updated April 15, 2020)

COVID-19 FAQ (Updated April 15, 2020)

FAQs and SummariesNCBC EthicistsJune 6, 2020COVID-19, Catholic Health Care, End-of-Life Issues, Vaccines and Vaccinations, Stem Cell Research

FAQ: On Caring for Patients in a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)

FAQs and SummariesThe National Catholic Bioethics CenterMay 11, 2020Determination of Death, Brain Death, Organ Donation, Catholic Health Care, Persistent Vegetative State (PVS), End-of-Life Issues, Nutrition and Hydration

FAQ: On the Determination of Death Using Neurological Criteria (Brain Death)

FAQs and SummariesThe National Catholic Bioethics CenterMay 11, 2020Determination of Death, Brain Death, Organ Donation, Catholic Health Care, End-of-Life Issues

Summary: Brain Death

FAQs and SummariesThe National Catholic Bioethics CenterOctober 31, 2019Brain Death, Determination of Death, End-of-Life Issues, Organ Donation

Summary: Physician-Assisted Suicide

FAQs and SummariesThe National Catholic Bioethics CenterOctober 29, 2019Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia, Catholic Health Care, End-of-Life Issues, Advance Directives and POLST

NCBC Guide to Completing the POLST Form

NCBC Guide to Completing the POLST Form

FAQs and SummariesNCBC EthicistsJune 15, 2018End-of-Life Issues, Advance Directives and POLST, Conscience and Civil Liberties

Statement of the NCBC on the Charlie Gard Case

Statement of the NCBC on the Charlie Gard Case

Statements by NCBC EthicistsNCBC EthicistsJuly 7, 2017Catholic Health Care, Determination of Death, Experimental Treatment, End-of-Life Issues

Summary: POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)

FAQs and SummariesThe National Catholic Bioethics CenterJuly 20, 2015Advance Directives and POLST, End-of-Life Issues, Nutrition and Hydration, Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)

Medicare Funding of Advance Care Planning: The NCBC Raises Caution

Medicare Funding of Advance Care Planning: The NCBC Raises Caution

Statements by NCBC EthicistsNCBC EthicistsJuly 10, 2015Advance Directives and POLST, End-of-Life Issues, Nutrition and Hydration, Government Mandates (ACA and HHS)

Jahi McMath and Catholic Teaching on Determination of Death

Jahi McMath and Catholic Teaching on Determination of Death

Statements by NCBC EthicistsNCBC EthicistsJanuary 7, 2014Catholic Health Care, Brain Death, Determination of Death, End-of-Life Issues, Nutrition and Hydration

Summary: Nutrition and Hydration (ANH)

FAQs and SummariesThe National Catholic Bioethics CenterFebruary 15, 2013End-of-Life Issues, Nutrition and Hydration, Advance Directives and POLST, Persistent Vegetative State (PVS), Persons with Disabilities

Summary: End-of-Life Care

FAQs and SummariesThe National Catholic Bioethics CenterFebruary 15, 2013Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia, Nutrition and Hydration, End-of-Life Issues, Advance Directives and POLST

NCBQ 11.2 (Summer 2011): Legitimacy of Neurological Criteria for the Determination of Death

NCBQ 11.2 (Summer 2011): Legitimacy of Neurological Criteria for the Determination of Death

Statements by NCBC EthicistsThe National Catholic Bioethics CenterAugust 15, 2011Brain Death, Determination of Death, End-of-Life Issues, Organ Donation

Revision of Directive 58 of Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Revision of Directive 58 of Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Statements by NCBC EthicistsEdward J. Furton, PhD, MA—Director of PublicationsDecember 16, 2009Nutrition and Hydration, End-of-Life Issues, Catholic Health Care, Persistent Vegetative State (PVS), Persons with Disabilities

Ethics & Medics 33.8 (August 2008): Model Policy Concerning the Care to Patients at Life's End for Catholic Health Care Agencies

Ethics & Medics 33.8 (August 2008): Model Policy Concerning the Care to Patients at Life's End for Catholic Health Care Agencies

Statements by NCBC EthicistsMarie Hilliard, JCD, PhD, RN—Senior FellowAugust 15, 2008Brain Death, Determination of Death, End-of-Life Issues, Organ Donation, Catholic Health Care, Advance Directives and POLST, Nutrition and Hydration