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Lucas Vivas

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Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)MedicineMcMaster University

2 publications.

01

Meaningful futility: requests for resuscitation against medical recommendation

Vivas L, Carpenter T

Journal of Medical Ethics202125 citationsFirst author
DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2020-106232
02

Ethical arguments against coercing provider participation in MAiD (medical assistance in dying) in Ontario, Canada

Carpenter T, Vivas L

BMC Medical Ethics202017 citationsSenior author
DOI: 10.1186/s12910-020-00486-2
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