title: The rule of double effect--a critique of its role in end-of-life decision making.
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester School of Medicine, NY 14607, USA.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Quill
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dresser
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Brock
mesh_terms: D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003657:Decision Making; D034723:Double Effect Principle; D004989:Ethics; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D033101:Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D033182:Intention; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D017236:Suicide, Assisted / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013727:Terminal Care; D014481:United States; D028761:Withholding Treatment
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics