Rational Suicide, Euthanasia, and the Very Old: Two Case Reports
Suicide amongst the very old is an important public health issue. Little is known about why older people may express a wish to die or request euthanasia and how such thoughts may intersect with suicide attempts. Palliative care models promote best care as holistic and relieving suffering without has...
Main Authors: | Anne Pamela Frances Wand, Carmelle Peisah, Brian Draper, Carolyn Jones, Henry Brodaty |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Psychiatry |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4242064 |
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