James L Werth Jr
Biographic Data
| ID | 7349757 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James L Werth Jr |
| GIVEN NAMES | James L |
| FAMILY NAME | Werth Jr |
| SIGNATURE | JR J L W |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Akron |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Rational Suicide?: Implications for Mental Health Professionals
The idea that suicide may be an acceptable, rational option is rarely presented in professional literature. However, recent events and developments forcefully demonstrate that mental health professionals can no longer ignore the possibility that people can make a rational decision to die. After introducing the concept of rational suicide, the book explores the changing views of suicide over the centuries. Common arguments against rational suicide…
A Critical Analysis of Criticisms of the Oregon Death With Dignity Act
This article critically examines the validity of common criticisms of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, primarily through reviewing published research and analyses. After summarizing the law and recent developments, 11 areas of concerns are examined: (a) the amount of data collected, (b) the availability of the data, (c) the reporting process, (d) protection of physicians, (e) terminal illness as a requirement, (f) the amount of data on palliati…
Policy and Psychosocial Considerations Associated With Non-Physician Assisted Suicide: A Commentary on Ogden
The report by Russel Ogden (2001) on a conference where devices designed to facilitate death were displayed and discussed highlights how far some individuals will go if they are committed to helping suffering people die. In this commentary, the author discusses the federal policy developments that have contributed to this movement and then expresses his concerns about using lay people to provide assistance with hastening death.
Policy and Psychosocial Considerations Associated With Non-Physician Assisted Suicide: A Commentary on Ogden
The report by Russel Ogden (2001) on a conference where devices designed to facilitate death were displayed and discussed highlights how far some individuals will go if they are committed to helping suffering people die. In this commentary, the author discusses the federal policy developments that have contributed to this movement and then expresses his concerns about using lay people to provide assistance with hastening death
The Role of the Mental Health Professional in Helping Significant Others of Persons Who Are Assisted in Death
The involvement of mental health professionals with people who are considering assisted death due to a terminal illness is beginning to be discussed more frequently in the professional literature; however, one neglected area is working with the significant others of the person who is suffering. This article covers ways both before and after the death that counselors can help significant others cope with the dying process, the decision to request …
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The Role of the Mental Health Professional in Helping Significant Others of Persons Who Are Assisted in Death
The involvement of mental health professionals with people who are considering assisted death due to a terminal illness is beginning to be discussed more frequently in the professional literature; however, one neglected area is working with the significant others of the person who is suffering. This article covers ways both before and after the death that counselors can help significant others cope with the dying process, the decision to request …
Policy and Psychosocial Considerations Associated With Non-Physician Assisted Suicide: A Commentary on Ogden
The report by Russel Ogden (2001) on a conference where devices designed to facilitate death were displayed and discussed highlights how far some individuals will go if they are committed to helping suffering people die. In this commentary, the author discusses the federal policy developments that have contributed to this movement and then expresses his concerns about using lay people to provide assistance with hastening death.
Policy and Psychosocial Considerations Associated With Non-Physician Assisted Suicide: A Commentary on Ogden
The report by Russel Ogden (2001) on a conference where devices designed to facilitate death were displayed and discussed highlights how far some individuals will go if they are committed to helping suffering people die. In this commentary, the author discusses the federal policy developments that have contributed to this movement and then expresses his concerns about using lay people to provide assistance with hastening death
A Critical Analysis of Criticisms of the Oregon Death With Dignity Act
This article critically examines the validity of common criticisms of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, primarily through reviewing published research and analyses. After summarizing the law and recent developments, 11 areas of concerns are examined: (a) the amount of data collected, (b) the availability of the data, (c) the reporting process, (d) protection of physicians, (e) terminal illness as a requirement, (f) the amount of data on palliati…
Rational Suicide?: Implications for Mental Health Professionals
The idea that suicide may be an acceptable, rational option is rarely presented in professional literature. However, recent events and developments forcefully demonstrate that mental health professionals can no longer ignore the possibility that people can make a rational decision to die. After introducing the concept of rational suicide, the book explores the changing views of suicide over the centuries. Common arguments against rational suicide…
Psychology (5 works) · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Ogden (2 works) · Psychosocial (2 works) · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies (2 works)