03472nam 22007092 450 991079000470332120151005020621.01-107-22732-11-139-23430-71-280-48560-41-139-23282-797866135805801-139-23061-11-139-22915-X0-511-79392-81-139-23206-11-139-23360-2(CKB)2670000000159738(EBL)862381(OCoLC)781421216(SSID)ssj0000613866(PQKBManifestationID)11386664(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000613866(PQKBWorkID)10587577(PQKB)11154268(UkCbUP)CR9780511793929(MiAaPQ)EBC862381(Au-PeEL)EBL862381(CaPaEBR)ebr10539401(CaONFJC)MIL358058(PPN)261338293(EXLCZ)99267000000015973820100630d2012|||| uy| 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierEnd-of-life decisions in medical care principles and policies for regulating the dying process /Stephen W. Smith[electronic resource]Cambridge :Cambridge University Press,2012.1 online resource (xv, 350 pages) digital, PDF file(s)Cambridge bioethics and law ;18Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).1-107-00538-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Moral status -- The value of life -- Killing versus letting die and moral responsibility -- Autonomy and paternalism -- Beneficence, non-maleficence and harm -- Dignity -- A comprehensive ethical approach -- Introduction to Part Two -- Protection of patients -- The impact on health care practitioners -- Greater societal issues -- Slippery slope arguments -- Necessary procedural protections -- Conclusions.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 the available empirical evidence, the author identifies preferred ways to regulate decisions and minimise abuses at the end of life, and outlines an ethical theory which can provide practical guidance for those engaged in end-of-life decisions.Cambridge bioethics and law ;18.Terminal careMoral and ethical aspectsTerminal careLaw and legislationDeathMoral and ethical aspectsTerminal careMoral and ethical aspects.Terminal careLaw and legislation.DeathMoral and ethical aspects.179.7Smith Stephen W.1973-1574570UkCbUPUkCbUPBOOK9910790004703321End-of-life decisions in medical care3850914UNINA