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Turkey's physicians' attitudes toward euthanasia: a brief research report.

Erdem Ozkara1, Hamit Hanci, Murat Civaner

  • 1Dokuz Eylul University, School of Medicine, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, 35300 Izmir-Turkey. erdem.ozkara@deu.edu.tr

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|February 4, 2005
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Physician attitudes toward euthanasia in Turkey reveal that nearly half support legalization under specific conditions. Many physicians have encountered euthanasia requests and suspect its clandestine practice, advocating for further examination of the topic.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Euthanasia and assisted suicide are complex ethical issues with significant public and professional debate.
  • Physician perspectives are crucial due to their direct involvement in end-of-life care and potential role in euthanasia.
  • Understanding physician opinions is vital for informing policy and public discourse on these sensitive topics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the opinions of Turkish physicians regarding the definition, legality, and conditions for euthanasia.
  • To assess physicians' experiences with euthanasia requests and their beliefs about its current practice in Turkey.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to 949 physicians in Turkey, representing over 1% of the country's practicing physicians.
  • The survey explored physicians' views on euthanasia's definition, legal status, and acceptable circumstances for application.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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Main Results:

  • 49.9% of participating physicians supported legalizing euthanasia under specific circumstances.
  • 19% of physicians reported encountering requests for euthanasia.
  • A majority (55.9%) believed euthanasia is practiced secretly in Turkey, despite existing legal prohibitions.

Conclusions:

  • The study suggests a notable proportion of Turkish physicians favor regulated euthanasia, indicating a potential shift in professional attitudes.
  • The findings highlight concerns about undeclared euthanasia practices and the need for open discussion and further research within the Turkish context.
  • Authors advocate for continued examination of euthanasia, even if not a prominent public issue in Turkey, to better understand and potentially address physician and patient needs.