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A philosophical analysis of informed consent

12 June 2002

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

In this article, Stephen Booth analyses the concepts of informed consent and competence. He also examines the conditions necessary for consent to be valid.

Euthanasia: a need for reform

05 March 2003

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Recent high profile right-to-die cases have served to heighten the confusion surrounding euthanasia, particularly in relation to active and passive euthanasia. It is...

The right to die: a discussion of ‘rational suicide’

01 March 2011

Mental Health Practice

Feature

Media debate about cases of ‘rational suicide’ has failed to reach a conclusion for or against the practice. Most of the cases in the public eye have concerned...

Advance statements:legal and ethical implications

26 September 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & science

This article informs nurses of the background and purpose of advance statements (advance directives or living wills), and discusses the legal and ethical issues...

Advance statements: legal and ethical implications

20 September 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article informs nurses of the background and purpose of advance statements (advance directives or living wills), and discusses the legal and ethical issues...

Ethical aspects of withdrawing and withholding treatment

25 April 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Decisions about withdrawing and withholding treatment are common in health care. During almost every encounter between health professionals and patients a decision...

Why assisted suicide must remain illegal in the UK

04 January 2012

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Many people with life-limiting disease are vulnerable to emotional distress associated with physical, spiritual, psychological and social stressors. Psychological...

Exploring the case for assisted dying in the UK

04 January 2012

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the concepts of euthanasia, assisted suicide and physician-assisted suicide, under the umbrella term of assisted dying, from a pro-assisted...

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