1. The pharmacist and medical aid in dying.
- Author
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Hughes, Mark T.
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PHARMACISTS , *ASSISTED suicide , *DEBATE , *DECISION making , *DIGNITY , *MANAGEMENT , *PALLIATIVE treatment , *RESPONSIBILITY , *SUFFERING , *TERMINAL care , *OCCUPATIONAL roles ,PHARMACISTS' societies - Abstract
The article discusses the author's views with regards to the issues to be considered by pharmacists in formulating their opinions relating to medical aid in dying. Topics covered include the highlights of the reported debates relating to assisted suicide, the important functions of organizational position statements from professional organizations, and the palliative care principles and guidance relating to medical aid in dying. It also discusses pharmacists' responses to medical aid in dying.
- Published
- 2017
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