Law, Palliative Care and Dying by John Lombard - 9780367894504

Taylor & Francis

Law, Palliative Care and DyingLegal and Ethical Challenges\nAuthor(s): John Lombard\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367894504, 978-0367894504\nSynopsis\nLaw, Palliative Care and Dying critically examines the role of the legal framework in shaping the boundaries of palliative care practice. The work underlines the importance of a distinct legal framework for specialist palliative care which can provide clarity for both the healthcare professional and the patient. It examines the legal and ethical justifications for specialist palliative care practices and, in doing so, it questions the legitimacy of the distinction between euthanasia and practices such as palliative sedation. Moreover, this work discusses the influence of a human rights discourse on palliative care and examines the contribution of autonomy, dignity, and the right to palliative care.\n\nThis book includes detailed comparative research on several .