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Commentary: Double Effect--Intention is the Solution, Not the Problem.
- Source :
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Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics . Spring2000, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p26. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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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.
- Subjects :
- *MEDICAL ethics
*PHYSICIANS
*TERMINAL care
*PROFESSIONAL ethics
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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