May Life-Sustaining Treatment Be Withheld or Withdrawn? | Prof. Gina Noia
The Thomistic Institute
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What Is Extraordinary Means?
In Jenny's case, given that as we know she's already very tired, she's already lost weight. Chemotherapy is difficult for anyone and for her in particular, it would be very burdensome. The goal again with the radiation was not to extend her life,. But even here, Jenny, and I'll tell you, Jenny ultimately did not pursue radiation. She wanted to be able to say goodbye to them, and she wouldn't have access to this treatment. So a person may forgo, extraordinary or disproportionate means of preserving life.
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