assisted suicide

In Japan, teenaged Abe Sora, who is afflicted with "Lou Gehrig's Disease," finds friends online and elicits their help to end his suffering.

Contains a collection of articles that address issues related to the right to die.

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.