Intention and causation in medical non-killing : the impact of criminal concepts on euthanasia and assisted suicide - Williams, Glenys (New York : Routledge-Cavendish, 2007)
The concept of intention -- The principle of double effect -- Acts and omissions -- Causation -- Does a patient who refuses treatment commit suicide? -- Does a doctor who withdraws treatment assist in a patient's suicide?
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Euthanasia -- Law and legislation -- England; Assisted suicide -- Law and legislation -- England; Criminal intent -- England; Causation (Criminal law) -- England; Assisted suicide -- Moral and ethical aspects -- England