Publisher's Synopsis
This book offers an in-depth analysis of 'passive euthanasia' - the process involved in 'allowing to die' decisions. The author develops a new conceptual model for this issue, provides an insightful historical overview, discusses clinical settings in which abating treatment takes place, and interprets relevant legal documents pertaining to the right to refuse life-sustaining treatment. After interpreting widely disparate ethical positions, he develops his own comprehensive ethical theory, one that is medically realistic, philosophically sound, and legally viable.
