Ethical Issues in Death and Dying

by Beauchamp, Tom L.; Veatch, Robert M., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780132827324
• ISBN10: 0132827328
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-11-20
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This anthology of major classical and contemporary views on key ethical aspects of death and dying is theonly philosophically sophisticated, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date introduction to the subject available. Pairs pro and con arguments to give a balanced perspective. Covers a range of topics that reflectthe latest developments at the frontier of the field. Provides clearly and carefully writtensection introductions that define the issues to be discussed. Introduces each selection with a brief editorial essay. Features up-to-date and solid analyses of all issues. Offers an excellent introduction to ethical theory.

Table of Contents

The Definition Of Death

Introduction

The Emergence of a Brain-Oriented Definition

Defining Death

Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues in the Definition of Death, President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Guidelines for the Determination of Death, Report of the Medical Consultants on the Diagnosis of Death to the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Non-Brain Formulations

The Alternative to the Brain-based Definitions, President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Against the Stream

Comments on the Definition and Redefinition of Death

Establishing Criteria of Death

Controversies Surrounding the Definition

The Higher Brain Formulations, President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research

The Impending Collapse of the Whole-Brain Definition of Death

In re T.A.C.P (Baby Theresa), Supreme Court of Florida

Brain Death, Religious Freedom, and Public Policy

Truthtelling With Dying Patients

Introduction

Survey Data

Changes in Physicians' Attitudes Toward Telling the Cancer Patient

Arguments Grounded in Consequences

Truth and the Physician, Bernard

The Classification of Duties Veracity

The Use of Truth and Falsehood in Medicine

An Experimental Study, Richard

Arguments Grounded in Duty

On the Supposed Right to Tell Lies From Benevolent Motives

Truthfulness as a Prima Facie Duty

Examples of Mixed or Balancing Approaches

Telling the Truth

Truth in Our Intercourse with the Sick, Worthington Hooker

Suicide

Introduction

The Definition of Suicide

Defining Suicide Manuel

The Problem of Defining Suicide

Classical Problems in the Morality of Suicide

Whether It Is Lawful to Kill Oneself

Of Suicide

The Prevention, Intervention, and Control of Suicide

Moral Problems of Suicide Intervention

The Role of Law in Suicide Prevention

Beyond Civil Commitment-A Bystander Duty to Report Suicide Threats

Whose Life is it Anyway?

Suicide Prevention and the Value of Human Life

Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia

Introduction

Problems in the Morality of Actions by Physicians

Death and Dignity

A Case of Individualized Decision Making

Distortion of the Healing Relationship, Edmund

A Case Against Dutch Euthanasia

Problems in Law and Public Policy

Medical Practice with Regard to Euthanasia and Related Medical Decisions in the Netherlands

The Remmelink Report, Ministry of Welfare, Health and Cultural Affairs, The Netherlands

Sue Rodriguez v. Attorney General of Canada and Attorney General of British Columbia, Supreme Court of Can

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