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Originally posted by DoctorDoom
One of the questions being debated by medical ethicists is if a person is DNR and when terminal has directed that they not receive IV hydration or paraenteral nutrition, whether the practice of pararectal hydration is ethical. It has been used in terminally ill patients so I don't see why it wouldn't work in other patients.
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Are you serious that people are questioning whether rectal infusion is ethical if a person has already stated refusal of IV fluids??? that seems ridiculous. That is like saying if you refuse oral intubation the nasal route would be acceptable...
cannot believe this even gets debated.
doc t.