Why is it recommended that Section A. of the DPAHC on “Life-SustainingTreatment” not be completed?
For one reason, the law behind the DPAHC does not adequately define “near death.” As a result, Section A could allow withdrawing or withholding of life-sustaining treatment in situations where the treatment would have a reasonable hope of benefit and would not cause an excessive burden. Section A also allows the withholding and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for the sole reason that the Principal is permanently unconscious, which is inconsistent with Catholic teaching. Finally, it allows the Principal to mandate the continuance of life-sustaining treatment when in the particular situation this might not be morally required.
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