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Peer reviewedWerth, James L., Jr. – Counseling Psychologist, 1992
Reviews literature on suicide and terminal illnesses. Examines suicide rate for persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Explores physical and psychosocial factors that may contribute to decision by person with AIDS to commit suicide. Applies Siegel's criteria for rational suicide to case of person with AIDS. Examines role of…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Psychotherapy, Suicide, Terminal Illness
Peer reviewedHuber, Jeffrey T. – Death Studies, 1993
Notes that diagnosis of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) continues to denote death sentence. Contends that AIDS is unique terminal illness in that no other single disease in history of American legal system has generated more litigation than AIDS. Examines medico-legal issues associated with AIDS-related death: estate planning,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Court Litigation, Death, Grief
Peer reviewedValente, Sharon M. – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1994
Notes that people over age 60 have highest suicide rates and comprise one-fourth of all suicides. Presents case study illustrating risk assessment and intervention with elderly woman. Examines clinical issues related to recognition of suicidal elderly patients and presents practical approach to early detection, evaluation, and management of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chronic Illness, Counseling Techniques, Death
