Death and dying
Subtitle: end-of-life controversies
By: Sandra M. Alters
Edition: 2012 edition.
Series: Information plus reference series; Information series on current topics; Information Plus reference series; Information series on current topics
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9781414481357
Subjects: Statistics; Euthanasia; Medical ethics; Law and legislation; Right to die; Assisted suicide
Other titles: Death & dying; End-of-life controversies
Description: The latest information on the most important social issues in America today is the hallmark of this well-established series for high school students.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 155) and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Death through the ages: a brief overview; title: Redefining death; title: End of life: ethical considerations; title: End of life: medical considerations; title: Seriously ill children; title: Suicide, euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide; title: Advance directives; title: Courts and the end of life; title: Cost of health care; title: Older adults; title: Public opinion about life and death; title: Important names and addresses; title: Resources; title: Index.