The Ethics of Terminal Care

The Ethics of Terminal Care

Erich E.H. Loewy

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Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2010
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Ética médica y conducta profesional
ISBN:
9789048140022
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In this volume the authors examine some of the medical social and psychological conditions which affect the way we die. Important topics covered include attitudes toward death; suicide, assisted suicide and euthanasia; hospice and pain management. This volume will be of interest to all who work with terminally ill patients.

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