Practical Ethics in Suicide
research, policy and clinical decision-making
$101.95
- Paperback
238 pages
- Release Date
22 February 2024
Summary
Navigating the Ethical Minefield: A Practical Guide to Suicide
When does our duty to save a life outweigh the respect for an individual’s will to die? This book offers fresh ethical frameworks to tackle the complex landscape of suicide research, prevention, practices, and policies, particularly in light of the growing legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide (‘medical assistance in dying’).
Through compelling case studies and philosophical insights, the analysis hones…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009414906 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1009414909 |
| Author: | Brian L. Mishara, David N. Weisstub |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 238 |
| Release Date: | 22 February 2024 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 150mm x 13mm |
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About The Author
Brian L. Mishara
Brian L. Mishara is the director and founder of the Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide, Ethical Issues and End-of Life Practices (CRISE), and Psychology Professor at the Université du Québec à Montréal. He was formerly president of the Canadian and International Associations for Suicide Prevention.
David N. Weisstub is the founder and honorary life president of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health (IALMH), Senior Researcher at CRISE and co-president and co-founder of the International Academy of Medical Ethics and Public Health (IAMEPH). He was formerly the Philippe Pinel Professor of Legal Psychiatry and Biomedical Ethics at the Université de Montréal, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, and Professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School.
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