Patient is declared never to regain consciousness

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A patient is declared never to regain consciousness. They are continuing to be fed by artificial means. There is family and state conflict, as well as public debate about whether or not the feeding tubes and protocol should be stopped. What is the ethical dilemma? Group of answer choices Right to life versus right to death Obligation to uphold life versus obligation to prevent suffering Obligation to serve the patient versus obligation to serve the family's wishes Duty to feed people who need artificial feeding versus patient autonomy

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