Euthanasia, Ethics and the Law argues that the law governing the ending of life in England
and Wales is unclear, confused and often contradictory. The book shows that the rules are in …

This book offers a critical analysis of some of the guiding principles and assumptions that
have been central to the development and identity of medical law. Focusing on several key …

Those involved in end-of-life decision making must take into account both legal and ethical
issues. This book starts with a critical reflection of ethical principles including ideas such as …

Uncertain Bioethics makes a significant and distinctive contribution to the bioethics literature
by culling the insights from contemporary moral psychology to highlight the epistemic pitfalls …

Assisted dying is still an extremely contested topic in Bioethics. Despite the strongly
influential role human dignity plays in this debate, it still has not received the appropriate …

This groundbreaking book is the first collection to investigate the law, political science and
ethical perspectives collectively in relation to the right and value of life. Its contributions from …

Is it lawful for a doctor to give a patient life-shortening pain relief? Can treatment be lawfully
provided to a child under 16 on the basis of her consent alone? Is it lawful to remove food …

The aim of this article is to present an account of an important element of medical ethics and
law which is widely cited but is often confused. This element is most frequently referred to as …

The Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying Patient (LCP), a framework introduced for
providing comfortable care at the last stage of life, has recently become highly contentious …

This article challenges the idea that there could be a convincing secular version of the
principle that human life is sacred, and explores the significance this has for the law. A …