Futile Care Theory. Texas.

More on Texas Bishops’ Embrace of Futile Care Theory

by Wesley J. Smith

I consider the Texas fight over Futile Care Theory to be one of the most important bioethical matters of the year. This is why I was so profoundly disappointed when the Texas Catholic Bishops and the Texas Catholic Conference supported a modified version of futile care, and opposed the legislation . . . . Continue Reading »

Baby Emilio: Court Orders Treatment to Continue—For Now

by Wesley J. Smith

Under the terms of Texas law, hospital ethics committees have the right to unilaterally vote to refuse wanted life-sustaining treatment. Known as “futile care theory” or “medical futility” or “inappropriate care,” such refusals are permitted to be made on quality . . . . Continue Reading »