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Routledge - The Sanctity of Social Life: Physicians Treatment

Name: Routledge - The Sanctity of Social Life: Physicians Treatment
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex medical and ethical landscape of end-of-life care with The Sanctity of Social Life: Physicians Treatment of Critically Ill Patients. Published by Routledge, this book addresses the long-standing debates held by lawyers, church leaders, social scientists, and the public regarding the prolongation of life and the right to die. Instead of looking at these issues from a legal or religious perspective alone, this work provides a unique look into the physician's attitude toward these controversial subjects. It investigates the specific conditions that lead a doctor to fight for a patient's life versus the moments when they decide to withdraw medical treatment to allow death to occur. This book offers a fascinating examination of the nature of death and dying through the eyes of medical professionals. It is an essential read for those interested in medical sociology, the ethics of healthcare, and the real-world decisions made by doctors when treating critically ill patients.

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Provides a unique perspective on death and dying by examining the subject specifically from the physician's point of view.

Addresses the controversial debate surrounding the prolongation of life and the right to die from a medical standpoint.

Examines the decision-making process doctors use when choosing to battle for a patient's life or withdraw treatment.

Connects medical practice to the broader social, legal, and religious discussions regarding end-of-life care.

Offers a deep look into the professional attitudes and conditions that influence critical medical decisions.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 113853840X
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 November 2017
Listed Since: 05 January 2018

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