Euthanasia

A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition

Jennifer Fecio McDougall, Martha Gorman

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ABC-CLIO
20 November 2007

Ethical issues: euthanasia & right to die

Series: Contemporary World Issues

This timely work is a balanced overview of end-of-life issues related to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Except for the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, there are no U.S. laws that allow physicians to assist patients in hastening death. Many who support physician-assisted suicide ask, Why not? After all, the Netherlands permits both euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, and polls suggest that many Americans want that choice available to them. Euthanasia: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition explores that question through a balanced, thoughtful discussion of the legal, medical, and spiritual components of end-of-life questions. What are the potential pitfalls of legalizing assisted suicide? How can the expenses of a lingering death impact an uninsured family? How would physician-assisted suicide impact healthcare costs? Through its objective exploration of these issues, as well as its historical and international perspective, this volume helps readers answer the difficult questions related to the end of life. Includes the full text of documents such as the Hippocratic Oath and position statements from several religions A detailed chronology pinpoints key events from the time of Hippocrates to current legal cases still being decided

By: Jennifer Fecio McDougall, Martha Gorman
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 568g
ISBN: 9781598841213
ISBN 10: 1598841211
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Pages: 283
Publication Date: 20 November 2007
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jennifer Fecio McDougall is a professional writer based in Buffalo, NY. Martha Gorman is a professional writer based in Buffalo, NY. Her published works include the first edition of ABC-CLIO's Euthanasia: A Reference Handbook.

Reviews for Euthanasia: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition

McDougall's and Gorman's book is recommended for school and public libraries. - ARBA Recommended. All academic, medical, and large public libraries; all levels. - Choice The second updated edition of Euthanasia is a recommended pick for high school to college-level libraries... - Midwest Book Review