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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<p>From the reviews: <p><p> This book examines the many facets of physician-assisted suicide from an international perspective with contributions from a variety of authors . The audience includes a broad array of readers, spanning academics, practitioners, and even lay people. This is a superb and insightful book, with wide appeal. It is highly useful for those with an interest in the physician-assisted suicide debate. this is a valuable contribution to anyone 's library, especially those concerned with the legal fight for physician- assisted suicide. (Jason Lesandrini, Doody 's Review Service, May, 2008)

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