Dignity and death: a reply

Dignity and death: a reply

Some form of utilitarian approach can be discerned as underlying much current medical ethical decision-making. Criticisms of the practical effects of such an approach are not parried by asserting the fundamental strengths of utilitarianism as theory.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of medical ethics 1985-06, Vol.11 (2), p.84-87
1. Verfasser: Brooks, S A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Aged
Applied ethics
Bioethics
Death
Decision Making
Editorial Policies
Ethical Theory
Ethics
Euthanasia
Euthanasia, Active
Humans
Living wills
Medical ethics
Medical practice
Morality
Older adults
Patient Selection
Resource Allocation
Utilitarianism
Value of Life
Writers
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Zusammenfassung:Some form of utilitarian approach can be discerned as underlying much current medical ethical decision-making. Criticisms of the practical effects of such an approach are not parried by asserting the fundamental strengths of utilitarianism as theory.
ISSN:0306-6800
1473-4257
DOI:10.1136/jme.11.2.84