Biography

To learn more about Peter Setness, here's a brief note about his medical background, personal interests, and hobbies.

Bibliography

Here is a response to Setness’s essay written by a student, which agrees with the main points the author has made yet also points out gaps, as the student sees them, in Setness’s reasoning.

Culture

For background information, here's a philosophical discussion that details the definitions and history of euthanasia dating back to Hippocrates.

For detailed research on euthanasia, here's a site that links to the most current articles about the controversy, including an interview with Michael Shiavo, background on the Schiavo case, and links to the current debate regarding physician-assisted suicide as well as legislation regarding a patient’s right to die.