02904nam 2200637Ia 450 991045115550332120200520144314.01-281-12989-597866111298970-335-23040-7(CKB)1000000000413168(EBL)316340(OCoLC)245018962(SSID)ssj0000135671(PQKBManifestationID)11137044(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000135671(PQKBWorkID)10063146(PQKB)11310056(MiAaPQ)EBC316340(Au-PeEL)EBL316340(CaPaEBR)ebr10197056(CaONFJC)MIL112989(OCoLC)747086129(EXLCZ)99100000000041316820060623d2007 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrDeath's dominion[electronic resource] ethics at the end of life /Simon WoodsMaidenhead Open University Press20071 online resource (194 p.)Facing deathDescription based upon print version of record.0-335-21160-7 Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-175) and index.Front cover; Half title; Series editor; Title; Copy rights; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 Ethics; Chapter 2 Good life, good death; Chapter 3 Palliative care: history and values; Chapter 4 Ethics in palliative care: autonomy and respect for persons; Chapter 5 Respect for persons: a framework for palliative care; Chapter 6 Terminal sedation; Chapter 7 Assisted dying; Chapter 8 Concluding thoughts; Bibliography; Index; Back CoverThis book looks at death and the issues and ethical dilemmas faced at the end of life. It addresses the central issues in the field such as withholding and withdrawing treatment, euthanasia and assisted suicide, terminal sedation and CPR (Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation) and palliative care. The author also speculated about how things might develop in the future, exploring life extension techniques and some of the problems that these might raise. This book will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and professionals with an interest in death dying and ethical issues at end of life.Facing death.Medical ethicsPalliative treatmentMoral and ethical aspectsRight to dieElectronic books.Medical ethics.Palliative treatmentMoral and ethical aspects.Right to die.179.7Woods Simon1961-948290MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910451155503321Death's dominion2253559UNINA