Journal ArticleIn Timothy Quill's recounting of the deaths of nine patients, the final description is of the planned death of Jules: at home, surrounded by family members, and aided by a physician. It is a moving, true story, recounted in meticulous detail, from the first diagnosis to the final dose of barbiturates. But despite its many similarities, this is not the famous case of Diane, described by Dr. Quill in the Journal some six years ago in an account that launched much of the current discussion about physician-assisted suicide ("Death and Dignity: a Case of Individualized Decision Making." 1991;324:691-4). Jules's planned death involves the removal of a respirator on which amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has made him dependent. In t...
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Abstract There are many people in our society who are profoundly uncomfortable with the legalization...
The care of patients, towards their end of life, in the community is complex and challenging. We pre...
This book draws together a range of both classic and newly commissioned pieces on the multidisciplin...
Death and dying are difficult subjects for people to talk about, both for themselves and for their l...
Journal ArticleAs suicidology reflects on the issue of the right to die, it can make no bigger mista...
Life support creates a vague, artificial state of being that lies somewhere between life and death, ...
The United States Supreme Court granted review of two physician-assisted suicide decisions from the ...
This article presents a recent disconcerting event that took place at a rehabilitative nursing home ...
Journal ArticleThe tragic story of Scott Ames raises a fundamental question concerning involuntary c...
This Article explains that we need to acknowledge physicians\u27 widespread involvement in ending pa...
CONTEXT: Many jurisdictions around the world have passed medical aid in dying (MAID) laws allowing c...
Journal ArticleTo understand the role of physician-assisted death as a last-resort option restricted...
Background: This study explores the experiences of intensive care nurses and doctors relating to the...
Family members are often unaware of what to expect when a loved one is admitted to the ICU. They exp...
This article reflects part of Dr Twycross’ lecture Death without suffering given in October 20...
Abstract There are many people in our society who are profoundly uncomfortable with the legalization...
The care of patients, towards their end of life, in the community is complex and challenging. We pre...
This book draws together a range of both classic and newly commissioned pieces on the multidisciplin...