Voluntarily Stopping Eating Drinking

Summary

Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) is a legal option for competent adults in Kentucky to hasten death. Consulting healthcare professionals is crucial before making this decision. Patients opting for VSED may receive hospice care for comfort and palliative support.

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will the patient be placed in hospice care?
In Kentucky, if a patient chooses VSED, they may opt to receive hospice care. Hospice care can provide comfort and palliative care during the process.
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