When and how forcefully must we intervene to save a life, and when should we respect the will to die? This book presents alternative ethical paradigms to understand contemporary challenges in suicide research, prevention, practices, and policies, including challenges in the expanding legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide ('medical assistance in dying'). Drawing on case studies and philosophical approaches, analysis focuses on decision-making when we are faced with questions about obligations to help and intervene in suicidal situations. Chapters cover moral dilemmas in rescue policies, ethical challenges in suicide research, civil and legal considerations, and similarities and differences with accessing medical assistance in dying. Discussion is grounded in contemporary debates, addressing important issues such as if we should continue to hospitalize people to protect them from self-harm, or control access to 'dangerous' suicide content online? This book is unique in its focus on the practical concerns of mental health professionals, helplines, researchers, policy makers, and programme planners who are faced with ethical challenges in suicidology and suicide prevention.
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Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Ethical perspectives to guide decision-making; 2. Moral dilemmas in helpline rescue policies; 3. Ethical challenges in suicide research; 4. The control of suicide promotion over the internet; 5. Genetic testing for suicide risk assessment; 6. Suicide and civil commitment; 7. The legal status of suicide; 8. The rhetoric of assisted suicide and euthanasia ('medical assistance in dying'); 9. Suicide prevention and the expansion of medical assistance in dying; 10. Conclusion: my brother's keeper; References; Index.
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A comprehensive ethical analysis of key issues in suicide prevention, research, and policies, to inform critical decision-making.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781009414906
Publisert
2024-02-22
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
350 gr
Høyde
228 mm
Bredde
150 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
P, UP, 06, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
238