Final acts of love : families, friends, and assisted dying / Stephen Jamison.
Final acts of love : families, friends, and assisted dying / Stephen Jamison.
Final acts of love : families, friends, and assisted dying / Stephen Jamison.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c1995.
Call Numbers
N179.7/52
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Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
xxii, 279 p. ; 23 cm.
Contents
1. Death and Discontent -- 2. Guidelines for Self-Exploration -- 3. Talking to Others -- 4. Preparing for the Final Decision -- 5. When Things Go Wrong -- 6. Resolution, Ritual, and the Good Death -- 7. Deciding to Help Another Die -- 8. Helping a Patient Die: A Physician's Guide -- Appendix 1. Ques...
Publication information
Publisher
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c1995.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1995.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
The question of whether and when it's right to assist a suicide is controversial, one that inspires passionate debates and heartfelt beliefs. This caring book looks beyond the political and legal facets and recognizes that assisted dying is ultimately a personal decision. Final Acts of Love will be a consoling and helpful friend to those facing thi...
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Full title
Final acts of love : families, friends, and assisted dying / Stephen Jamison.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
"A Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-269).
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c1995.
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Call Numbers
N179.7/52
Record Identifier
74VM5VOzRO5A
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM5VOzRO5A
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ISBN
0874778166 (acid-free)
9780874778168 (acid-free)
DDC
179.7
MMS ID
991003660159702626
