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Euthanasia in palliative care journals.

Maaike A Hermsen1, Henk A M J ten Have

  • 1Department of Ethics, Philosophy, and History of Medicine, University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|June 18, 2002
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This analysis explores euthanasia discussions within palliative care journals, examining publication trends, attitudes, terminology, and arguments for and against its inclusion in end-of-life care.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Palliative Care Research

Background:

  • Palliative care services are expanding, increasing focus on ethical dilemmas.
  • Euthanasia is a contentious issue prompting moral debate in end-of-life care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the moral discourse surrounding euthanasia in palliative care professional journals.
  • To characterize publications on euthanasia, including author attitudes and terminology usage.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of professional palliative care journals.
  • Examination of articles discussing euthanasia.
  • Identification and frequency analysis of the term 'euthanasia'.

Main Results:

  • Characterization of publications on euthanasia within palliative care literature.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • Description of the varied use and frequency of the term 'euthanasia'.
  • Overview of arguments presented for and against euthanasia in palliative care.

    • Conclusions:

    • The palliative care community engages with the moral complexities of euthanasia.
    • Understanding the discourse on euthanasia is crucial for ethical end-of-life care discussions.