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The Psychology of Euthanasia

European Psychologist, 2019
Abstract. Voluntary euthanasia has been legalized in several countries and associated with this development there has been much discussion concerning the relationship between the ethical principle of autonomy and the respect for human life. Psychological science should make a significant contribution to understanding how polarizing positions may be ...
MIGUEL Ricou
exaly   +2 more sources

Euthanasia and palliative psychology in end-of-life care

Australian Psychologist, 2000
Abstract Like many other disciplines, psychology has made a number of contributions to the continuing debate on voluntary euthanasia. The present paper describes a number of aspects of palliative care practice and argues that (a) good palliative care should consider the issue of euthanasia (b) psychologists have much to contribute to the consideration ...
R Glynn Owens, Kay Mitchell
exaly   +2 more sources

Concept of Death and Euthanasia: Do Sociocultural, Psychological and Religious Orientation Matter Besides Medico-Legal Decision?

Indian Journal of Health Studies, 2021
Euthanasia, which earlier referred to ‘Good Dying’ evolved to connote ‘Assisted dying’. This has medical, legal and psychosocial implications. Netherlands is the country which legalised the process followed by few other countries. Cross-cultural acceptance and implementation of euthanasia is something that looks extremely difficult because it involves ...
Mohan Hariharan, Saumya Mohan
openaire   +1 more source

Psychological perspectives on euthanasia and the terminally III: An Australian psychological society discussion paper

Australian Psychologist, 1998
Abstract The subject of euthanasia is a recurrent theme in public debate and one with significant psychological implications. This discussion paper is designed to assist in rational consideration of euthanasia from a psychological perspective, without itself taking a position on the debate.
Ann Sanson   +6 more
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Demographic and psychological correlates of New Zealanders support for euthanasia.

The New Zealand medical journal, 2017
To explore the distribution of New Zealanders' support towards the legalisation of euthanasia and examine demographic and psychological factors associated with these attitudes.15,822 participants responded to the 2014/15 New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study (NZAVS) survey.
Carol Hj, Lee   +2 more
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Legal and psychological considerations in the development of a euthanasia statute for adults in the united states

Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 1995
AbstractThis article discusses legal and psychological factors relevant to the drafting of euthanasia statute for adults in the United States including legal and medical definitions of death; the distinction between passive and active euthanasia; living wills and advance directives; the psychological states found among those with a terminal illness ...
Donna M, Maier, Michael J, Newman
openaire   +2 more sources

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