Ethics of Withdrawal of Life-Support Systems: Case Studies on Decision Making in Intensive Care (Contributions in Philosophy) - Hardcover

Walton, Douglas N.

 
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?Very good introduction to ethical issues raised in Intensive Care Units (ICU) surrounding decisions of whether to continue or stop medical treatments. Written by a philosopher and known author on these issues, this volume covers common ethical theories, definitions of death illustrated with legal cases, the concept of decision making for or against continuing medical treatment in ICUs, and the patient, family, and physician as potential decision makers in such situations.?-Choice

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ISBN 10:  0275927105 ISBN 13:  9780275927103
Verlag: Praeger, 1987
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