Ethics of Withdrawal of Life-Support Systems - Case Studies on Decision Making in Intensive Care

?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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• Autori: Douglas N. Walton, Walton Douglas N.
• Editore: Bloomsbury
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 29.06.1983
• EAN: 9780313237522
• ISBN: 978-0-313-23752-2
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina > Tematiche generali; MEDICAL / Ethics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, LAW / Right to Die, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Medical ethics & professional conduct, Ethical issues: euthanasia and right to die, Ethical Issues: Euthanasia & Right To Die, Current Events and Issues: Health and Medicine