End-of-life decisions and moral psychology: Killing, letting die, intention and foresight

Journal of Bioethical Inquiry

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 337-347

  Douglas, Charles ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE   (Australia)

Author keywords

Double effect principle; Euthanasia; Intention; Terminal care; Withholding treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 70349495502     PISSN: 11767529     EISSN: 18724353     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11673-009-9173-2     Document Type: Article

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