Lombard, John, (Law teacher),

Law, palliative care and dying : legal and ethical challenges / John Lombard. - xvii, 262 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Law, palliative care and dying : legal and ethical challenges -- The development and practice of palliative care -- Specialist palliative care and euthanasia : a legitimate distinction? -- The human rights framework for palliative care -- The legal framework for palliative care in the United Kingdom and Ireland -- The legal framework for palliative care in the Netherlands -- The legal framework for palliative care in France -- Conclusion: Law, palliative care and dying.

9781138744646 RM566.83


Terminal care--Law and legislation--Europe.
Palliative treatment--Europe.
Euthanasia--Law and legislation--Europe.