Giving Death a Helping Hand: Physician-Assisted Suicide and Public Policy. an International Perspective

by Birnbacher

Book Overview

Public policy surrounding the hotly debated issue of physician-assisted suicide is examined in detail. You'll find an analysis of the current legal standing and practice of physician-assisted suicide in several countries. Authors discuss the ethical principles underlying its legal and professional regulation. Personal narratives provide important first-hand accounts from professionals who have been involved in end-of-life issues for many years.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402064950
• ISBN13: 9781402064951
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"