This book discusses the emotional issues surrounding suicide and assisted death, looking at the current situation worldwide regarding people's attitudes towards personal choice in dying. This important issue is becoming increasingly relevant in today's society with its ageing population, and this book attempts to clarify the situation. It looks at the rights and feelings of patients and their family and friends. It also covers the advantages and legal status of advance directives, and outlines the arguments for and against them.
- ISBN10 0706375106
- ISBN13 9780706375107
- Publish Date 24 April 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Cassell Illustrated
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 160
- Language English