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Rational suicide? implications for mental health professionals | Author(s) | James L Werth |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis, London, 1996 |
Pages | 152 pp (Series in Death Education, Aging, and Health Care) |
Source | Taylor and Francis Ltd, 1 Gunpowder Square, London EC4A 3DE. |
Keywords | Suicide. |
Annotation | Explores the idea that suicide can be a rational option in some cases, and argues that the traditional interpretations of mental health, ethical and legal standards of care do not allow this. Includes chapters on the history of suicide, arguments against rational suicide, mental health professionals' attitudes, and legal and ethical implications. |
Accession Number | CPA-960814201 B |
Classmark | EV |
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