Assisted dying for the terminally ill.
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چکیده
1. The BHA is the principal organisation representing the interests of the large and growing population of ethically concerned but non-religious people living in the UK. It exists to support and represent people who seek to live good and responsible lives without religious or superstitious beliefs. It is committed to human rights and democracy, and has a long history of active engagement in work for an open and inclusive society. The BHA's policies are informed by its members, who include eminent authorities in many fields, and by other specialists and experts who share humanist values and concerns.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Medicine, science, and the law
دوره 47 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005