Ethical Issues in the Social Worker's Role in Physician-Assisted Suicide

Authors: Manetta A.A.; Wells J.G.

Source: Health and Social Work, Volume 26, Number 3, 1 August 2001 , pp. 160-166(7)

Publisher: National Association of Social Workers

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Abstract:

This article presents the results of an exploratory study of social workers' views on physician-assisted suicide (PAS), situations in which PAS would be favored, and whether there is a difference in education or training on mental health issues, ethics, or suicide between social workers who favor PAS and those who oppose PAS. A questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample of 66 social workers in South Carolina. The authors raise questions about the training in mental health issues, ethics, and suicide that social workers have received to prepare them to work with clients making this end-of-life decision. Implications for social work practice and suggestions for future research are presented.

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Keywords: END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS; ETHICS; PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE; POLICY; SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2001-08-01

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