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Author Smith, Stephen W., 1973-
Title End-of-life decisions in medical care : principles and policies for regulating the dying process / Stephen W. Smith.
Publisher Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.



Descript 1 online resource (xv, 350 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
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Contents Introduction -- Moral status -- The value of life -- Killing versus letting die and moral responsibility -- Autonomy and paternalism -- Beneficence, non-maleficence and harm -- Dignity -- A comprehensive ethical approach -- Introduction to Part Two -- Protection of patients -- The impact on health care practitioners -- Greater societal issues -- Slippery slope arguments -- Necessary procedural protections -- Conclusions.
Note Unlimited number of concurrent users. UkHlHU
ISBN 9780511793929 (ebook)
9781107005389 (hardback)
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Author Smith, Stephen W., 1973-
Series Cambridge bioethics and law ; 18
Cambridge bioethics and law ; 18.
Subject Terminal care -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Terminal care -- Law and legislation.
Death -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Descript 1 online resource (xv, 350 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Content text txt
Media computer c
Carrier online resource cr
Note Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
Contents Introduction -- Moral status -- The value of life -- Killing versus letting die and moral responsibility -- Autonomy and paternalism -- Beneficence, non-maleficence and harm -- Dignity -- A comprehensive ethical approach -- Introduction to Part Two -- Protection of patients -- The impact on health care practitioners -- Greater societal issues -- Slippery slope arguments -- Necessary procedural protections -- Conclusions.
Note Unlimited number of concurrent users. UkHlHU
ISBN 9780511793929 (ebook)
9781107005389 (hardback)
Author Smith, Stephen W., 1973-
Series Cambridge bioethics and law ; 18
Cambridge bioethics and law ; 18.
Subject Terminal care -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Terminal care -- Law and legislation.
Death -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Subject Terminal care -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Terminal care -- Law and legislation.
Death -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Descript 1 online resource (xv, 350 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Content text txt
Media computer c
Carrier online resource cr
Note Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
Contents Introduction -- Moral status -- The value of life -- Killing versus letting die and moral responsibility -- Autonomy and paternalism -- Beneficence, non-maleficence and harm -- Dignity -- A comprehensive ethical approach -- Introduction to Part Two -- Protection of patients -- The impact on health care practitioners -- Greater societal issues -- Slippery slope arguments -- Necessary procedural protections -- Conclusions.
Note Unlimited number of concurrent users. UkHlHU
ISBN 9780511793929 (ebook)
9781107005389 (hardback)

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