Asked by Danielle Romano on Jun 14, 2024

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Living Wills were first introduced in the _______ as the public came to fear dying while being connected to feeding tubes in the intensive care unit.

A) 1950s
B) 1960s
C) 1970s
D) 1980s

Living Wills

Legal documents that specify a person's wishes regarding medical treatment if they become incapacitated and unable to communicate.

Public

The general population or the community at large, often considered in the context of public opinion, health, or services.

Feeding Tubes

Medical devices used to provide nutrition to individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation.

  • Acknowledge the ethical, statutory, and social aspects associated with care at the end of life, covering advance directives and living wills.
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Kirby SwensonJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Living Wills were first introduced in the 1970s, reflecting growing public concern about the nature of death and the use of life-sustaining treatments in hospitals.