Another look at physician-assisted suicide.
Responds to a previously published article on the topic of physician-assisted suicide and argues against it from a bioethical standpoint. Suggests guidelines for pastoral caregivers in providing help to patients who may feel compelled to consider physician-assisted suicide.
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Georgetown University, Department of Philosophy, Washington, DC 20057.
D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000592:standards; D010819:Physician's Role; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D017236:Suicide, Assisted; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000592:standards