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End-of-Life Decisions in Medical Care, 9781107005389
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Decisions relating to assisted dying, euthanasia, palliative care and the withdrawal of treatment must take into account a range of issues. Stephen W. Smith outlines an ethical theory for end-of-life decisions and provides a critical examination of regulatory practices at the end of life.

End-of-Life Decisions in Medical Care

Principles and Policies for Regulating the Dying Process

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    368 pages

  • Release Date

    23 February 2012

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Summary

Those involved in end-of-life decision making must take into account both legal and ethical issues. This book starts with a critical reflection of ethical principles including ideas such as moral status, the value of life, acts and omissions, harm, autonomy, dignity and paternalism. It then explores the practical difficulties of regulating end-of-life decisions, focusing on patients, healthcare professionals, the wider community and issues surrounding ‘slippery slope’ arguments. By evaluating…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781107005389
ISBN-10:1107005388
Author:Stephen W. Smith
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Imprint:Cambridge University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:23 February 2012
Weight:660g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 21mm
Series:Cambridge Bioethics and Law
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About The Author

Stephen W. Smith

Stephen W. Smith is a lecturer in law at Birmingham Law School, where he teaches bioethics, criminal law and medicine and jurisprudence.

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