Intention and causation in medical non-killing
By: Glenys Williams.
Publisher: Routledge-Cavendish
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Abingdon, UK; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 221
ISBN-13: 9781844720279; 9780415423021
Subjects: Euthanasia -- Law and legislation -- England; Assisted suicide -- Law and legislation -- England; Criminal intent -- England; Causation (Criminal law) -- England; Assisted suicide -- Moral and ethical aspects -- England
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: The concept of intention; title: The principle of double effect; title: Acts and omissions; title: Causation; title: Does a patient who refuses treatment commit suicide?; title: Does a doctor who withdraws treatment assist in a patient's suicide?