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Passive euthanasia in palliative care.

K Penn

    British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
    |September 10, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Doctors often practice passive euthanasia, including withholding hydration, in palliative care. This study explores the legal, ethical, and moral aspects of this practice and doctors' views on it.

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    Area of Science:

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

    Background:

    • Passive euthanasia is a common practice in palliative care settings.
    • Withholding hydration from dying patients is a specific aspect of passive euthanasia.
    • There is a need to examine the multifaceted implications of this practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the legal, moral, and ethical dimensions of withholding hydration in end-of-life care.
    • To present findings from a survey on physicians' attitudes towards this practice.
    • To contribute to the discourse on ethical decision-making in palliative medicine.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on legal and ethical frameworks.
    • Questionnaire distributed to physicians.
    • Analysis of survey responses regarding attitudes and practices.

    Main Results:

    • The study details the legal standing and ethical considerations surrounding the withdrawal of hydration.
    • Physicians' attitudes towards withholding hydration were surveyed and analyzed.
    • Findings highlight the complexities and variations in clinical practice and ethical reasoning.

    Conclusions:

    • Withholding hydration in palliative care involves significant legal and ethical considerations.
    • Understanding physicians' attitudes is crucial for developing guidelines and best practices.
    • Further discussion is needed to navigate the moral landscape of end-of-life hydration decisions.
    Keywords:
    Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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