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Key Texts

1. Christian Medical and Dental Association. Position Statement on Advanced Directives. 2019. Full text here.
2. Catholic Medical Association. Position Statement on Advanced Directives. 2015. Full text here.

Key Abstracts

1. Brugger C, Breschi LC, Hart EM, Kummer M, Lane JI, Morrow PT, Smith FL, Toffler WL, Beffel M, Brehany JF, Buscher S, Marker RL. The POLST paradigm and form:Facts and analysis. Linacre Q. 2013 May;80(2):103-38. Full text here.
2. Hilliard MT. Utilitarianism Impacting Care of those with Disabilities and those at Life’s End. Linacre Q. 2011 Feb;78(1):59-71. Full text here.