Contains studies, surveys, and statistics on issues related to death and dying, covering ethical considerations, seriously ill children, advance directives, health care costs, and other topics.
Examines the controversial issue of assisted suicide, and discusses death and the process of dying, euthanasia, refusal of medical treatment, and more; and includes discussion questions and contact information for relevant organizations.
Contains fourteen articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to euthanasia, debating questions of whether euthanasia is moral, who should receive euthanasia, and whether physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Alex Macklin's son, new wife, and ex-wife gather at Alex's bedside after his second stroke and struggle to decide, without legal or medical guidance, what they should do and what Alex might want.
Presents various perspectives on the issue of assisted suicide. Offers historical, religious, and ethical perspectives as well as chapters focused on the work of Dr. Kevorkian and the case of Terri Schiavo.
A discussion of the debate concerning the right-to-die issue, including past and present views on euthanasia, the controversial subject of assisted suicide, and the legal ramifications.
