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[EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE].

Caroline Lantero

    Journal International De Bioethique Et D'Ethique Des Sciences
    |July 1, 2016
    PubMed
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    Euthanasia and assisted suicide are not currently legal rights in France. This paper explores the ethical and legal considerations necessary for potentially establishing them as such.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Medical Law
    • Philosophy of Law

    Context:

    • Euthanasia and assisted suicide are not explicitly addressed within French bioethics legislation.
    • Current legal status in France is primarily defined by criminal prosecution, not as a recognized right.
    • There is a lack of a defined normative framework for these practices in French law.

    Purpose:

    • To initiate a comprehensive ethical and legal debate on euthanasia and assisted suicide in France.
    • To examine the foundational concepts and principles relevant to discussing these sensitive issues.
    • To identify potential normative tools and frameworks for future legal and ethical discussions.

    Summary:

    • This paper critically analyzes the current legal and ethical standing of euthanasia and assisted suicide in France.

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  • It highlights their absence from existing bioethics laws and the need for a distinct legal and conceptual framework.
  • The study explores the essential ethical considerations and legal tools required to facilitate a robust debate on potentially establishing these practices as rights.

    • Impact:

    • To inform the ongoing ethical and legal discourse surrounding end-of-life choices in France.
    • To provide a foundation for developing potential legislative proposals regarding euthanasia and assisted suicide.
    • To contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between law, ethics, and patient autonomy in end-of-life care.