Assisted suicide

the long version

Written in a clear and compassionate style, this is the first work to offer specific, concrete guidelines on counseling and assisting patients who are considering suicide. Based on his extensive experience with hundreds of patients, Stephen Jamison provides a balanced, well-reasoned approach to this morally difficult situation. He leads readers through the decision-making process in a step-by-step manner, and provides a range of helpful options, guidelines, and tools. This book helps physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, hospice workers, nurses, and other caregivers.