“Standing in Terri Schiavo's Shoes”: The Role of Genre in End-of-Life Decision Making

Mary Lay Schuster ; Ann La Bree Russell Hennepin County Medical Center ; Dianne M. Bartels University of Minnesota System ; Holli Kelly-Trombley

Abstract

This article reports the findings from analysis of end-of-life court cases and case files from one state public guardianship administrator as well as interviews with guardians or surrogates to identify how language and principles of the courts are operationalized in end-of-life decisions for those who are unable to make decisions for themselves. We found that physicians and guardians worked well within the requirements of the genre to ensure the best interests for those whom they represent.

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Technical Communication Quarterly
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2013-07-01
DOI
10.1080/10572252.2013.760061
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