Incurable disease unable to be treated that will almost certainly result in the patient's death

An obese physician pleased with the progress of his emaciated terminally ill patient. Coloured etching by T. Rowlandson, 1813?, after R. Newton.

An obese physician pleased with the progress of his emaciated terminally ill patient. Coloured etching by A.M.D. after R. Newton.

King James I of England on his deathbed, attended by courtiers trying to poison him. Etching by or after W. Hollar, ca. 1672.

How to get the death you want : a practical and moral guide / John Abraham.

Hemlock's cup : the struggle for death with dignity / Donald W. Cox.

Harsh realities. Pt. 3.

1 print : lithograph, with watercolour ; image 14.3 x 15.5 cm

A daughter hides her thoughts from her ailing father as to his condition. Coloured lithograph by [J.S.].

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 21.8 x 31.5 cm

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How to get the death you want : a practical and moral guide / John Abraham.

Hemlock's cup : the struggle for death with dignity / Donald W. Cox.

Harsh realities. Pt. 3.

A daughter hides her thoughts from her ailing father as to his condition. Coloured lithograph by [J.S.].

An obese physician pleased with the progress of his emaciated terminally ill patient. Coloured etching by A.M.D. after R. Newton.

Terminally ill

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How to get the death you want : a practical and moral guide / John Abraham.

Hemlock's cup : the struggle for death with dignity / Donald W. Cox.

Harsh realities. Pt. 3.

A daughter hides her thoughts from her ailing father as to his condition. Coloured lithograph by [J.S.].

An obese physician pleased with the progress of his emaciated terminally ill patient. Coloured etching by A.M.D. after R. Newton.

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