Does the doctrine of double effect apply to the prescription of barbiturates? Syme vs the Medical Board of Australia - Symons X.

The doctrine of double effect (DDE) is a principle of crucial importance in law and medicine. In medicine, the principle is generally accepted to apply in cases where the treatment necessary to relieve pain and physical suffering runs the risk of hastening...
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