A well-informed presentation of the case against assisted suicide, with reference to politics, society and medicine. This book addresses the the foundational imperative that cherishes life under all circumstances. This is about the choice of the kind of world we want to live in - a Christian heritage which is likely to be squandered. George Pitcher reaffirms the view that death is part of life: th...
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Lion Hudson; New edition edition (July 23, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781854249876
ISBN-13: 978-1854249876
ASIN: 1854249878
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
Amazon Rank: 6500340
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I learned about Pitcher's polemic diatribe against end-of-life choice on the Unbelievable? podcast (hosted by Justin Brierley), released on August 14 2010.Some of the arguments he put forth there are also present here.I would like to begin by remindi...
ng tradition of the acceptance of suffering. By contrast, the modern alternative - right to die becomes duty to die - looks utilitarian, the culling of the weak. There are worrying implications for the provision of care. We are being asked to consider the economics of suicide. Despite recent advances in palliative care there is a sad lack of investment, made worse by this callous approach. In Oregon and Holland, where euthanasia is licensed, there has been a marked fall in palliative care. George Pitcher concludes with a strong celebration of life, in which death plays its part. He argues that this approach empowers medical staff and leads to the regeneration of pastoral care.
