assisted suicide

This anthology explores pro and con opinions on assisted death issues in the United States and discusses palliative care, treatment that provides physical and psychological comfort for the dying.

Presents an examination of the issues related to the right to die, providing information on longevity, suicide, euthanasia, dying with dignity, and more.

Contains over twenty articles in which the authors examine various aspects of the debate over doctor-assisted suicide and the euthanasia movement.

Dr. Charles McKhann discusses his views on physician assisted suicide and explains why he thinks patients with debilitating diseases should be able to choose when and how they want to die.

Profiles the right-to-die movement in America, examines the arguments that exist on the subject, discusses how society reacts to the issue, and explains how certain groups are trying to pass laws both for and against physician assisted suicide.

A high school diving champion's diagnosis of bone cancer affects not only his life, but those of his best friend, his sister, and his girlfriend.

Examines the debate over whether or not people have the right to choose to die, looking at past perspectives on suicide and euthanasia, and discussing related legal issues.

The ordinarily harmonious working relationship between LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis and psychologist Alex Delaware is strained when Sturgis is assigned to investigate the murder of assisted-suicide provider Dr. Eldon Mate.