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Purpose
This module provides an introduction to ethical considerations in the treatment
and care of the dying patient. It is designed for use in Trinity Health and is
consistent with Catholic tradition, the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic
Health Care Services, and ethical principles.
Target
Audience
The primary audiences for this ethics module include those
involved in patient care at the end of life, clinical ethics
committee members, and administrators on call. Secondary audiences
include others involved in patient care and management.
Goal
To enhance clinical care through ethical knowledge about decision making, withholding
and withdrawing treatment, artificial nutrition and hydration and pain management.
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