Facts, lies, and videotapes: The permanent vegetative state and the sad case of Terri Schiavo

Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics

Volumn 33, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 363-371

  Cranford, Ronald ^a  

^a HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

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EID: 23944440392     PISSN: 10731105     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-720X.2005.tb00501.x     Document Type: Review

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