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In this article I seek to clarify the definition of terminal sedation and make the distinction between terminal sedation and euthanasia. Crucial to this is the recognition that decisions regarding withholding or withdrawal of hydration and nutrition are distinct, but related, to decisions regarding sedation. I shall argue that sedation can be placed within the spectrum of other palliative interventions and that terminal sedation can be compatible with good nursing care at the end of life.
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