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Ethical Aspects of Euthanasia. Introduction to the Debate

open access: yesThe Person and the Challenges, 2019
The subject of the study is the ethical aspects of euthanasia. The framework of the article does not allow for a comprehensive and complex analysis of the issue presented in the title.
Karol Bajda
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Belgian psychiatrists’ attitudes towards, and readiness to engage in, euthanasia assessment procedures with adults with psychiatric conditions: a survey

open access: yesBMC Psychiatry, 2020
Background Although the Belgian assessment pathway for legal euthanasia requires the engagement of at least one psychiatrist, little is known about psychiatrists’ attitudes towards euthanasia for adults with psychiatric conditions (APC).
Monica Verhofstadt   +7 more
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Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia in Indian context: Sooner or later the need to ponder!

open access: yesIndian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2013
Physician-assisted suicide (PAS) is a controversial subject which has recently captured the interest of media, public, politicians, and medical profession.
Farooq Khan, George Tadros
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Is there a place for voluntary active euthanasia in modern-day medicine?

open access: yesSouth African Family Practice, 2013
This article discusses various ethical and legal concepts regarding euthanasia and includes notions such as physicianassisted suicide, assisted suicide, voluntary active euthanasia, killing versus letting die, indirect euthanasia and terminal sedation ...
G.A. Ogunbanjo, D. Knapp van Bogaert
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Knowledge and attitudes toward euthanasia among final year pharmacy and law students: a cross-sectional study

open access: yesJournal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2023
Background Euthanasia is the last resort for those living with untreatable and terminable diseases which cause pain and suffering. However, the concept of euthanasia resulted in many dilemmas and controversy around life extension and death. Objective The
Tidenek Mulugeta, Sintayehu Alemu
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Voluntary active euthanasia: Is there a place for it in modern day medicine?

open access: yesSouth African Family Practice, 2008
This article discusses various ethical and legal concepts regarding euthanasia and includes concepts like physician assisted suicide, assisted suicide, voluntary active euthanasia, killing vs. letting die, indirect euthanasia and terminal sedation.
Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo   +1 more
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Death Anxiety, Immortality Projects and Happiness: A Utilitarian Argument Against the Legalization of Euthanasia

open access: yesConatus - Journal of Philosophy, 2021
The current, utilitarian debate on the relation between euthanasia and happiness focusses primarily on the subject of dying patients. Where some utilitarians stress how euthanasia may relieve suffering in the process of dying, others emphasize the ...
Donovan van der Haak
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A defence of a new perspective on euthanasia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
In two recent papers, Hugh McLachlan, Jacob Busch and Raffaele Rodogno have criticised my new perspective on euthanasia. Each paper analyses my argument and suggests two flaws.
D. Shaw, Shaw, D.
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StranshamFord v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others: Can active voluntary euthanasia and doctorassisted suicide be legally justified and are they consistent with the biomedical ethical principles Some suggested guidelines for doct

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Bioethics and Law, 2015
The recent case of Stransham-Ford v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others held that voluntary active euthanasia and doctor assisted suicide may be legally justified in certain circumstances.
David McQuoid-Mason
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Al-Quran Arguments in Responding to the Issue of Euthanasia

open access: yesJurnal Ushuluddin, 2022
The issue of euthanasia, which is death with the help of a doctor, has become a topic of discussion among medical and religious experts. This article aims to analyze Al-Quran Arguments in Responding to the Issues of Euthanasia.
Wahidin Wahidin   +2 more
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