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Factors in decision-making concerning life support therapy

G Burger, A C Botes, W E Nel
Health SA Gesondheid | Vol 4, No 2 | a348 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v4i2.348 | © 1999 Copyright Status: Not provided. Contact Holding Institution to verify copyright status. Rights Holder: University of Johannesburg
Submitted: 29 November 1999 | Published: 29 November 1999

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G Burger, Rand Afrikaans University, South Africa
A C Botes, Department of Nursing Science, South Africa
W E Nel, Rand Afrikaans University, South Africa

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The ability of modern technology to sustain life for an indefinite period creates several questions in this regard.

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Moderne tegnologie het dit moontlik gemaak om lewe vir 'n onbepaalde tydperk te verleng, maar ongelukkig bied dit nie antwoorde op vrae wat in suike situasies ontstaan nie.

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