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Commentary: Double Effect--Intention is the Solution, Not the Problem.

Authors :
Sulmasy, Daniel P.
Source :
Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics. Spring2000, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p26. 4p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Comments on the morality of the clinical practice of the Doctrine of Double Effect in caring terminally ill patients. Misinterpretations of the meaning and scope of the doctrine; Distinction between responsibility and culpability; Clinical importance of intention in double-effect reasoning; Implications of the doctrine for administering medical treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10731105
Volume :
28
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3351188
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-720X.2000.tb00313.x