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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)

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

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