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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

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

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

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

Preaching Points: On Nutrition and Hydration

Preaching Points: On Nutrition and Hydration

FAQs and SummariesNCBC EthicistsJanuary 15, 2008Catholic Health Care, Determination of Death, Nutrition and Hydration, Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia