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The final exit — the practicalities of self-deliverance and assisted suicide for the dying
Author(s)	Derek Humphry
Publisher	Dell Publishing, New York, 1996
Pages	206 pp
Source	Publishers Marketing Services Ltd., 2 Barratt Way, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 5TJ.
Keywords	Euthanasia ; Suicide ; Dying ; Terminal care ; United States of America.
Annotation	In the wake of court cases and legislation in the US since the 1991 edition, this revised edition provides new information about the legality of euthanasia and assisted suicide, and examines the personal issues involved. Appendices include Oregon's Death with Dignity Act 1995 (which permits physician-assisted suicide under certain limited conditions), and an example of a living will and durable power of attorney for health care. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-980217213 B
Classmark	CY: EV: CX: LV: 7T
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