Withdrawal of Life Support

The WSMA agrees that for humane reasons, with informed consent, a physician may cease treatment, including artificial nutrition and/or hydration, when such treatment is no longer desired by a patient, even if doing so would likely result in a patient’s death. (JC 2.14.87) (Reaffirmed A-23) (Res C-3, Amended A-23)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services