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Peer reviewedWhitney, Simon N.; Brown, Byron W.; Brody, Howard; Alcser, Kirsten H.; Bachman, Jerald G.; Greely, Henry T. – Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2001
Ascertained the views of physicians and physician leaders toward legalization of physician-assisted suicide. Results indicated members of AMA House of Delegates strongly oppose physician-assisted suicide, but rank-and-file physicians show no consensus either for or against its legalization. Although the debate is adversarial, most physicians are…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Beliefs, Bioethics, Death
Peer reviewedLogue, Barbara J. – Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 1994
Examines feasibility of palliative approach for all patients, showing reasonable people may refuse even the most exemplary care for themselves or an incompetent relative. Medical realities and alleviation of pointless suffering necessitate that policymakers consider other options, including "active" euthanasia, consistent with patient…
Descriptors: Death, Euthanasia, Health Personnel, Hospices (Terminal Care)
