Autonomy and vulnerability at the death bed

Katrina George

Autonomy and vulnerability at the death bed

Katrina George

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Abstract

Overview of the concept of autonomy in relation to voluntary and physician-assisted suicide - concept of vulnerability - overview of interpersonal and contextual factors that could render certain patients vulnerable to deciding for assisted death - whether existing common law doctrine can adequately safeguard the interests of vulnerable people.

Original language	English
Journal	University of Western Sydney law review
Publication status	Published - 2006

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

death
euthanasia
suicide

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Autonomy and vulnerability at the death bed

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