Euthanasia and the good life
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Euthanasia promotes a modern view of the good life. Legalizing it would give society the power to dictate how and when an individual dies, particularly those who are inflicted with diseases that rob them of their dignity in their final moments. Although euthanasia points out the limits in the capacity of medicine to protect people from death and suffering, it gives society the illusion that it can still maintain self-control over life and nature. The social, moral and ethical issues surrounding the practice of euthanasia are presented and discussed.
Publication Name: Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0031-5982
Year: 1995
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The case for legalized euthanasia
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A critique on two statements on euthanasia issued by 13 Jewish and Christian theologians, philosophers and legal scholars and the American Medical Assn are given as well as the various ethical issues of the practice. Guidelines on developing public policies to avert abuses in voluntaryeuthanasia are also presented. A referendum by state legislatures on legalization of euthanasia is suggested to see its benefits and harm.
Publication Name: Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0031-5982
Year: 1993
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THE DEMENTIA DILEMMA
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Debate over the ethical implications of assisted suicide has centered on individuals unable to provide informed consent. These include patients with Alzheimer's disease, recurring strokes or other illnesses that can induce dementia. One possible solution is advance directive, in which a patient declares their wishes while they are still mentally competent to do so.
Publication Name: Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0031-5982
Year: 1999
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