Commentary: Practical Wisdom and Theory

Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics 21 (3):404-408 (2012)
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This paper is an ethical reflection on the real-life case of "Angela", a highly intelligent but severely anorexic young woman who wishes to refuse all but palliative treatment. It is part of CQHE's "Ethics Committees and Consultants at Work" series, in response to the essay, "Starving for Perfection."

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