Aging: decisions at the end of life

David N. Weisstub; David C. Thomasma; Serge Gauthier; George F. Tomossy

Aging: decisions at the end of life

David N. Weisstub (Editor), David C. Thomasma (Editor), Serge Gauthier (Editor), George F. Tomossy (Editor)

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Abstract

Some of the most poignant issues in human relations arise from decisions that are taken at the end of life. At these moments, decision-makers are faced with questions that test the limits of social and familial obligation. Responding to these issues challenges not only the moral integrity of individual and public value systems, but also the legitimacy of legal structures and underlying institutional supports. Decisions at the End of Life is the last volume in a trilogy on Aging conceived for the International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Leading scholars from a range of disciplines examine some of the most emotive topics in the study of aging: assessing quality of life, improving end-of-life care, palliative care, euthanasia, and consent to research.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Dordrecht ; Boston
Publisher	Kluwer
Number of pages	261
ISBN (Print)	1402001827
Publication status	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine
Publisher	Kluwer
Volume	12

Keywords

Aging--Psychological aspects
Aging--Social aspects
Euthanasia--Moral and ethical aspects
Terminal care--Social aspects
Medical ethics

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