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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454377603321

Autore

Warnock Mary

Titolo

Easeful death [[electronic resource] ] : is there a case for assisted dying? / / Mary Warnock, Elisabeth Macdonald

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2008

ISBN

1-281-37134-3

9786611371340

0-19-153868-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (172 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MacdonaldElisabeth

Disciplina

179.7

Soggetti

Euthanasia

Assisted suicide

Death - Social aspects

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [141]-147) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Fundamental principles : the nature of the dispute -- Types of euthanasia -- Psychiatric assisted suicide -- Neonates -- Incompetent adults -- Human life is sacred -- The slippery slope -- Medical views -- Four methods of easing death and their effect on doctors -- Looking further ahead.

Sommario/riassunto

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. - ; Easeful Death sets out in straightforward terms the main arguments both for and against the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia. The legal choices confronting those caring for the terminally ill, and indeed those patients themselves who may b