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End of life care: Conscientious objection
127. If you have a conscientious objection to withdrawing, or not providing, clinically assisted nutrition or hydration, you should follow the guidance in
paragraphs 79-80
.
Patients in a persistent vegetative state (PVS) or similar condition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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