From "right to die"...to "code comfort"

Prof Case Manag. 2015 May-Jun;20(3):113-4. doi: 10.1097/NCM.0000000000000091.

Abstract

In 1983, Nancy Cruzan was in a persistent vegetative state from a motor vehicle accident. This led to a landmark "right to die" case and the evolution of important documents outlining one's final wishes. Do Not Resuscitate orders became the standard. New wrinkles in the "end of life" debate include "death with dignity" initiatives and "code comfort" actions.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Disease Management
  • Family / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Patients / psychology*
  • Personal Autonomy
  • Resuscitation Orders / ethics
  • Resuscitation Orders / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Right to Die / ethics
  • Right to Die / legislation & jurisprudence*