Author : Douglas N. Walton
Release : 1987-07-28
Genre : Political Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 105/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Ethics of Withdrawal of Life-Support Systems by : Douglas N. Walton
Download or read book Ethics of Withdrawal of Life-Support Systems written by Douglas N. Walton. This book was released on 1987-07-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-organized, thoughtful, and logical discussion of a difficult ethical issue frequently encountered by clinicians. Journal of the American Medical Association Walton has made a successful attempt to write about medical concerns without ever leaving the layperson to flounder in confusion. Probate Law Journal In recent years the question of when to terminate life-extending medical treatments has become a thorny social issue. Douglas Walton has brought together a number of these case studies and analyzed the very difficult issues they raise.