Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Bioethics of dying].

A Jusić1

  • 1Hrvatsko drustvo za hospicij/palijativnu skrb HLZ-a, Zagreb.

Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|September 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study examines bioethical issues surrounding end-of-life care, emphasizing societal acceptance of death and the importance of palliative care over life extension. It highlights challenges in patient-physician communication and the risks of active euthanasia.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Psychological, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of pain].

Lijecnicki vjesnik·2001
Same author

Old age and death.

Acta medica Croatica : casopis Hravatske akademije medicinskih znanosti·2000
Same author

On the development of the Rebro Center for Neuromuscular Diseases.

Acta medica Croatica : casopis Hravatske akademije medicinskih znanosti·2000
Same author

[The hospice movement or euthanasia!].

Lijecnicki vjesnik·1997
Same author

H-reflex, F-wave, transitional and missed response frequency distribution in limb muscles.

Acta medica Croatica : casopis Hravatske akademije medicinskih znanosti·1997
Same author

H-reflex and F-wave potentials in leg and arm muscles.

Electromyography and clinical neurophysiology·1995
Same journal

[Satisfaction of young doctors in Croatia: are we heading in the right direction?}.

Lijecnicki vjesnik·2018
Same journal

[Empa-reg and leader trials -revolution in modern diabetology?].

Lijecnicki vjesnik·2018
Same journal

[AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA].

Lijecnicki vjesnik·2018
Same journal

[ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN GLAUCOMA PATIENTS].

Lijecnicki vjesnik·2018
Same journal

[HBsAg SEROCONVERSION IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC HEPATITIS B WITH PEGYLATED INTERFERON].

Lijecnicki vjesnik·2018
Same journal

[FEMUR FRACTURES IN CHILDREN – CAUSES AND MECHANISMS OF INJURY].

Lijecnicki vjesnik·2018
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Medical Ethics
  • End-of-Life Care

Context:

  • Bioethical dilemmas concerning dying individuals span societal, professional, and personal domains.
  • Societal perspectives on death as a natural life stage are crucial.
  • The patient-physician relationship faces challenges regarding diagnosis and prognosis disclosure.

Purpose:

  • To classify and analyze the multifaceted bioethical issues encountered in end-of-life care.
  • To explore the ethical considerations of treatment decisions, focusing on quality of life and suffering alleviation.
  • To evaluate the implications of active euthanasia, particularly concerning patient autonomy and societal impact.

Summary:

  • Ethical challenges in end-of-life care involve societal views on death, patient-physician communication, and treatment limitations.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Palliative care is prioritized for suffering relief over mere life prolongation.
  • Active euthanasia presents significant risks, especially for non-autonomous individuals, and raises sociopolitical concerns.

    • Impact:

    • Informs ethical guidelines for healthcare professionals and policymakers regarding end-of-life decisions.
    • Promotes a more compassionate approach to palliative care and patient autonomy.
    • Contributes to the ongoing societal discourse on death, dying, and euthanasia.