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Connelly, R. J. – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1990
Presents sentiment argument, distinguishing artificial feeding from medical treatments which may be discontinued when there is little hope of recovery. Describes probable origins of feelings about food and drink and shows that such feelings cannot be transferred without distortion to the hospital world. Argues that authentic sentiment seems to…
Descriptors: Death, Diseases, Ethics, Food