US State Statutes Addressing Unilateral Clinician Decisions About Life-Sustaining Treatment

Gina M. Piscitello; Michael T. Huber; Leigh Meyer; Patrick G. Lyons; William F. Parker; Erin S. DeMartino

doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.3508

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US State Statutes Addressing Unilateral Clinician Decisions About Life-Sustaining Treatment

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US State Statutes Addressing Unilateral Clinician Decisions About Life-Sustaining Treatment

Gina M. Piscitello, Michael T. Huber, Leigh Meyer, Patrick G. Lyons, William F. Parker and Erin S. DeMartino

JAMA health forum, Vol.6(8), p.e253508

2025-08-01

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.3508

PMID: 40880106

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This cross-sectional study evaluates US state regulation of clinician decisions about life-sustaining treatment for adults, including justifications and regulatory requirements.

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Title: US State Statutes Addressing Unilateral Clinician Decisions About Life-Sustaining Treatment
Creators: Gina M. Piscitello - University of Pittsburgh
Michael T. Huber - University of Miami
Leigh Meyer - Mayo Clinic in Florida
Patrick G. Lyons - Oregon Health & Science University
William F. Parker - University of Chicago
Erin S. DeMartino - Mayo Clinic
Publication Details: JAMA health forum, Vol.6(8), p.e253508
Publisher: American Medical Association
Academic Unit: Miller School of Medicine; UMMG Dept of Medicine - Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article
PMID: 40880106
Record Identifier: 991032797101402976