Legal aspects of physician-assisted suicide.

Authors

J Fiesta

Publication/Presentation Date

5-1-1997

Abstract

Arguments presented before the Supreme Court reflect the national debate: Do mentally competent, terminally ill patients have a constitutionally protected right to seek a physician's aid to end their lives? Cases involving physician-assisted suicide are discussed.

Volume

28

Issue

5

First Page

17

Last Page

17

ISSN

0744-6314

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

9287787

Department(s)

Patient Care Services / Nursing

Document Type

Article

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