The moral appeal of assisted suicide in end-of-life decisions

The moral appeal of assisted suicide in end-of-life decisions

This article identifies conceptual distinctions, e.g., killing, letting die, causing, refraining from causing, and moral principles, eg, autonomy, beneficence, utility, and their implications for the debate on assisted suicide.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of professional nursing 1999-05, Vol.15 (3), p.142-145
Hauptverfasser: Zimbelman, J, White, B C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Attitude to Death
Attitude to Health
Bioethics
Decision Making
Ethics, Nursing
Humans
Morals
Nursing
Patient Advocacy
Social Values
Suicide, Assisted - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
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Zusammenfassung:This article identifies conceptual distinctions, e.g., killing, letting die, causing, refraining from causing, and moral principles, eg, autonomy, beneficence, utility, and their implications for the debate on assisted suicide.
ISSN:8755-7223
DOI:10.1016/S8755-7223(99)80034-9