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IN RE CONROY

188 N.J. Super. 523 (1983)

457 A.2d 1232

IN THE MATTER OF CLAIRE C. CONROY.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division Essex County.

Decided February 2, 1983.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William I. Strasser for plaintiff Thomas C. Whittemore (Donohue, Donohue, Costenbader & Strasser, attorneys).

John J. De Laney, Jr. for patient Claire C. Conroy.

STANTON, J.S.C.

The question presented by this case is whether a nasogastric tube should be removed from an 84-year-old patient who is suffering from severe organic brain syndrome and a variety of serious ailments. The patient is totally dependent upon the tube for nutriment and fluids. Removal of the tube will probably result in death within a few days. I have decided that it would be wrong to prolong the life of the patient. Her guardian will be authorized to have...

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