Why nurses must actively participate in the debate on assisted suicide: A symposium

Author(s): Zimbelman, J.

Journal/Book: J Prof Nursing. 1999; 15: Independence Square West Curtis Center, Ste 300, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399, USA. W B Saunders Co. 139-141.

Abstract: this article argues that nursing must undertake further careful study of assisted suicide. Nursing must determine the relationship of assisted suicide to its core values as an important condition for making beneficent, patient-centered clinical decisions as well as for participating in discussions that establish public policies and professional practice standards.

Note: Article Zimbelman J, Calif State Univ Los Angeles, Dept Religious Studies, Chico,CA 95929 USA

Keyword(s): aid-in-dying; assisted suicide; nursing practice; EUTHANASIA; ATTITUDES

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