Suicide in Relation to AIDS.

Beckerman, Nancy L.

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ERIC Number: EJ508037

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Suicide in Relation to AIDS.

Beckerman, Nancy L.

Death Studies, v19 n3 p223-34 May-Jun 1995

Explores many dimensions of suicide among the terminally ill, including preemptive, surcease, and rational suicide. The critical issues addressed are the incidence of suicide in HIV-positive individuals, contributing factors associated with the risk of suicide among people with HIV/AIDS, and the clinical and ethical implications of this issue for the practitioner. (JPS)

Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Case Studies, Counselor Role, Death, Ethics, Higher Education, Suicide, Terminal Illness

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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