End-of-Life Decisions in Medical Care: Principles and Policies for Regulating the Dying Process

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Stephen W. Smith (University of Birmingham)

End-of-Life Decisions in Medical Care

Principles and Policies for Regulating the Dying Process

Stephen W. Smith (University of Birmingham)

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Cambridge University Press
23 February 2012

Ethical issues: euthanasia & right to die; Medical & healthcare law; Medical ethics & professional conduct

Series: Cambridge Bioethics and Law

Those involved in end-of-life decision making must take into account both legal and ethical issues. This book starts with a critical reflection of ethical principles including ideas such as moral status, the value of life, acts and omissions, harm, autonomy, dignity and paternalism. It then explores the practical difficulties of regulating end-of-life decisions, focusing on patients, healthcare professionals, the wider community and issues surrounding 'slippery slope' arguments. By evaluating the available empirical evidence, the author identifies preferred ways to regulate decisions and minimise abuses at the end of life, and outlines an ethical theory which can provide practical guidance for those engaged in end-of-life decisions.

By: Stephen W. Smith (University of Birmingham)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 18
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 660g
ISBN: 9781107005389
ISBN 10: 1107005388
Series: Cambridge Bioethics and Law
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 23 February 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. Moral status; 3. The value of life; 4. Killing versus letting die and moral responsibility; 5. Autonomy and paternalism; 6. Beneficence, non-maleficence and harm; 7. Dignity; 8. A comprehensive ethical approach; 9. Introduction to Part Two; 10. Protection of patients; 11. The impact on health care practitioners; 12. Greater societal issues; 13. Slippery slope arguments; 14. Necessary procedural protections; 15. Conclusions.

Stephen W. Smith is a lecturer in law at Birmingham Law School, where he teaches bioethics, criminal law and medicine and jurisprudence.