Medical ethics : essays on abortion and euthanasia
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Bibliographic Information
Medical ethics : essays on abortion and euthanasia
（American university studies, Series VII . Theology and religion ; v. 45）
P. Lang, c1989
Available at 13 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
In this book, controversial topics such as the morality of abortion, withdrawing treatment from handicapped newborns, the role of ethics committees, diagnosing death, withdrawing food and fluids and giving lethal injections are discussed. It proposes model legislation to prevent abuse and neglect of the medically vulnerable and dependent, and in a piercing and insightful manner, Fr. Barry critically evaluates many contemporary views on these topics, arguing forcefully for a reappraisal of many popular views on these topics.
Table of Contents
Contents: Morality of abortion - Infanticide and euthanasia - Proposed legislation to protect the medically vulnerable - Advanced academic status.
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