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When a patient requests help committing suicide
Author(s)Diane E Meier, Hattie Myers, Philip R Muskin
Journal titleGenerations, vol XXIII, no 1, Spring 1999
PublisherAmerican Society on Aging, Spring 1999
Pagespp 61-68
AnnotationThis article is based on an illustrated (US) case study of a female patient and her relationship between the doctor and herself as it influences decision making. The authors argue against physician assistance in suicide and advocate managing suffering in all of its dimensions - physical, emotional and spiritual. (KJ).
Accession NumberCPA-990824218 A

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