Abstract
Author examines criminal investigations and prosecutions of physicians and nurses in connection with their care of dying patients and concludes that the criminal law has failed to protect patients and families and has significant power to deter appropriate pain management for dying patients.
Publication types
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Legal Case
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use*
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Double Effect Principle
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Drug and Narcotic Control / legislation & jurisprudence
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Ethics
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Female
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Homicide / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Intention
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Law Enforcement
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Life Support Care / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pain / drug therapy
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Palliative Care / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Potassium Chloride / therapeutic use
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Stress, Psychological
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Terminal Care / legislation & jurisprudence*
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United States
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Withholding Treatment
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Potassium Chloride