Easeful Death : Is there a case for assisted dying?.
Title:
Easeful Death : Is there a case for assisted dying?.
Author:
Warnock, Mary.
ISBN:
9780191538681
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (172 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Fundamental Principles: The Nature of the Dispute -- 2 Types of Euthanasia -- 3 Psychiatric Assisted Suicide -- 4 Neonates -- 5 Incompetent Adults -- 6 Human Life is Sacred -- 7 The Slippery Slope -- 8 Medical Views -- 9 Four Methods of Easing Death and their Effect on Doctors -- 10 Looking Further Ahead -- Notes and References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.
Abstract:
Easeful Death sets out straightforwardly the arguments for and against the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia. Exploring the philosophical and legal debates as well as the medical practicalities of this sensitive issue, the authors ultimately conclude that the law should embrace a more compassionate approach to assisted dying.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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