Rational suicide and the crisis of terminal illness |
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| Authors: | Tasneem M. Lokhandwala John S. Westefeld |
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| Affiliation: | University of Iowa , Iowa City, Iowa, USA |
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| Abstract: | Abstract One of the controversial issues facing counselors in the 1990s is whether or not suicide may be considered a rational choice for clients with terminal illness. This article begins by reviewing the definition of rational suicide and the literature and statistics pertaining to suicide and terminal illness. Then various issues related to rational suicide as a treatment option are addressed, including moral and ethical issues. |
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