End-of-Life Decisions in Medical Care - Principles and Policies for Regulating the Dying Process (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Bioethics and Law
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	February 2012
Authors:	Stephen W. Smith
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-00538-9
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical ethics Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > Euthanasia
LSN:	1-107-00538-8
Barcode:	9781107005389

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