Giving Death a Helping Hand
| Author | : Dieter Birnbacher |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 163 |
| Release | : 2008-01-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781402064968 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1402064969 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Giving Death a Helping Hand by : Dieter Birnbacher
Download or read book Giving Death a Helping Hand written by Dieter Birnbacher and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-22 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
