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  1. Euthanasia and assisted suicide: An in-depth review of relevant

    3. Evolution of euthanasia and assisted suicide: digging into historical events. To understand the evolution and relevance of these concepts should analyze the history of euthanasia and assisted suicide; from the emergence of the term, going through its first manifestations in antiquity; mentioning the conceptions of great thinkers such as Plato and Hippocrates; going through the role of the ...

  2. Conclusions and Recommendations

    Read chapter 10 Conclusions and Recommendations: When the end of life makes its inevitable appearance, people should be able to expect reliable, humane, a... Login Register Cart Help. Approaching ... the commitment of foundation resources to support research and education, and the organization of conferences, working groups, and other ...

  3. An Ethical Review of Euthanasia and Physician-assisted Suicide

    The research included 88 physicians: 57 male physicians (representing 77% of the sample) and 31 female physicians (23% of the sample). ... and opinions of the physicians about euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. In this paper, we analyzed part of the obtained data. Research is primarily based on quantitative research approach, and data ...

  4. Euthanasia and assisted dying: what is the current position and what

    Definition and current legal framework. Assisted dying is a general term that incorporates both physician-assisted dying and voluntary active euthanasia.Voluntary active euthanasia includes a physician (or third person) intentionally ending a person's life normally through the administration of drugs, at that person's voluntary and competent request. 2, 3 Facilitating a person's death ...

  5. Euthanasia and assisted dying: what is the current position and what

    Assisted dying is a general term that incorporates both physician-assisted dying and voluntary active euthanasia.Voluntary active euthanasia includes a physician (or third person) intentionally ending a person's life normally through the administration of drugs, at that person's voluntary and competent request. 2,3 Facilitating a person's death without their prior consent incorporates ...

  6. Euthanasia and assisted suicide: An in-depth review of ...

    Abstract. End-of-life care is an increasingly relevant topic due to advances in biomedical research and the establishment of new disciplines in evidence-based medicine and bioethics. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are two terms widely discussed in medicine, which cause displeasure on many occasions and cause relief on others.

  7. (PDF) Euthanasia: A good death or an act of mercy ...

    Euthanasia: A good death or an act of mercy killing: A global scenario. November 2021. Clinical Ethics 17 (2) DOI: 10.1177/14777509211061844. Authors: Jagadish Rao Padubidri. Kastuba Medical ...

  8. Euthanasia and assisted dying: the illusion of autonomy—an essay by Ole

    As a medical doctor I have, with some worry, followed the assisted dying debate that regularly hits headlines in many parts of the world. The main arguments for legalisation are respecting self-determination and alleviating suffering. Since those arguments appear self-evident, my book Euthanasia and the Ethics of a Doctor's Decisions—An Argument Against Assisted Dying 1 aimed to contribute ...

  9. The Arguments for Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide: Ethical

    In this paper, I am going to analyze and critique the arguments in favor of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in order to make an ethical judgment in the question of whether there exists a right to commit suicide or to request euthanasia for terminally ill patients. 1) The argument of poor quality of life.

  10. Understanding why patients request euthanasia when it is illegal: a

    Regardless of the legal status of euthanasia, terminal patients cared for by palliative care teams often request from health care professionals (HCPs) that their life be terminated. 1-9 An integral part of the definition of euthanasia adopted by the European Association for Palliative Care includes a person voluntarily and competently formulating a request themselves to a doctor (or other ...

  11. Nurses' Perceptions and Attitudes About Euthanasia: A Scoping Review

    Nurses play an essential role in the care of patients requesting euthanasia. The phrase "nurses' involvement" refers to many different aspects, such as the role and experiences of nurses while receiving the requests and reporting to the physicians, and their participation in the decision-making process (Tamayo-Velázquez et al., 2012).It can also mean their presence and assistance during ...

  12. Euthanasia: A Study Into The Ethical And Legal Dimensions

    Further, studies have also been conducted on active and passive euthanasia, the philosophy behind euthanasia, and the problems raised by this practice. Through my study, I aim to contribute to these areas of research by focusing on the need for euthanasia, its various types, its effects on the individual in question, as well as, society as a whole.

  13. Euthanasia: Right to life vs right to die

    Arguments against euthanasia. Eliminating the invalid: Euthanasia opposers argue that if we embrace 'the right to death with dignity', people with incurable and debilitating illnesses will be disposed from our civilised society.The practice of palliative care counters this view, as palliative care would provide relief from distressing symptoms and pain, and support to the patient as well ...

  14. Investigating the relationship between euthanasia and/or assisted

    This paper uses EAS as an umbrella term to refer to euthanasia and/or assisted suicide. The paper uses the term 'non-assisted suicide' for suicide that occurs in the general population without assistance of a medical kind, i.e. suicide that is not EAS. ... We included original research papers only, and did not include case reports or series ...

  15. Euthanasia Essays

    Conduct thorough research: Euthanasia is a complex and controversial issue, so it's essential to do your research before starting to write. ... Conclusion Writing an essay on euthanasia is a complex and intricate process that requires a thorough understanding of the topic and careful consideration of its ethical and moral implications. However ...

  16. Euthanasia Free Essay Examples And Topic Ideas

    49 essay samples found. Euthanasia, also known as assisted dying or mercy killing, remains a deeply contested ethical and legal issue. Essays could delve into the various forms of euthanasia, such as voluntary, non-voluntary, and involuntary euthanasia, discussing the moral and legal implications of each.

  17. 158 Euthanasia Topics & Essay Examples

    Euthanasia essays can help students to raise awareness of the process and its aspects. That is why it is crucial to research this issue and write papers on it. You can discuss various problems in your essay on euthanasia, as there is a broad variety of related issues. You can choose the one you are the most concerned about, search for ...

  18. Euthanasia Essay Conclusion

    Crafting an essay on the conclusion of euthanasia is indeed a challenging task. The intricacy. associated with the topic. The conclusion demands a balance between providing closure to. the reader and leaving room for contemplation on the complex nature of euthanasia. the ethical principles involved, and the potential implications of the arguments.

  19. Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide: A white paper from the

    The EAPC position paper on euthanasia and PAS from 2003 2 was used to produce a white paper draft with 21 statements as the starting point for the consensus procedure. The draft has been used in a consensus procedure using a five-round Delphi process. ... Inappropriate conclusions in research on assisted dying. J Med Ethics 2009; 35: 272 ...

  20. Focus: Death: Pros and Cons of Physician Aid in Dying

    In the United States, physician-assisted suicide or aid in dying has always been carefully distinguished from euthanasia. Euthanasia, also called mercy killing, refers to the administration of a lethal medication to an incurably suffering patient. It may be voluntary (the patient requests it) or involuntary. Euthanasia is illegal in the United ...

  21. Meet the Winners of the 2024 Essay Contest and Read the Essays

    This year, we asked early-career scientists and health professionals to identify a scientific question that is insufficiently addressed in biomedical research today. The winning essays are published in the July 15th issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation. After reading their essays, we were excited

  22. Understanding the Definition of a Sociopath

    The essay highlights the challenges in recognizing and treating sociopathy due to the absence of guilt or empathy in those affected. It also touches on the multifaceted origins of the disorder, including genetic, environmental, and psychological factors, emphasizing the importance of awareness and continued research.

  23. The 'Risky Research Review Act' would do more harm than good

    Research considered "high risk" under this bill includes experiments that have significant benefits, such as developing new vaccines and medical treatments, understanding how pathogens behave ...

  24. The euthanasia debate and a new position paper from a Task Force of the

    Euthanasia remains a criminal offence in almost every country. Campaigns to decrimi-nalize and promote euthanasia are a recurring phenom-enon and grow ever more vociferous. The EAPC was one of the first organizations in this field to respond to the widespread popular and political pro-euthanasia campaign by publishing a position paper

  25. Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide: a systematic review of

    The opponents of euthanasia argue that the elimination of suffering by death may not be the best alternative considering the followings: (i) increasing interest and research on palliative care and (ii) management of patients' psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression), which may adequately relieve their suffering (28, 29).

  26. Readers respond to essays on nursing school funding and more

    I'm not alone: An April 15, 2024, research letter in JAMA reported that nearly 1 in 4 patients in more than 29 hospitals had misdiagnoses or delays in diagnostic work-ups because of stigmatizing ...