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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine

Background:

  • Euthanasia and assisted suicide have been debated since ancient times.
  • Current terminology for euthanasia is complex and potentially misleading.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a unified definition for euthanasia and assisted suicide.
  • To advocate for the discontinuation of imprecise terms like "direct, active, and voluntary" euthanasia.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of euthanasia and assisted suicide definitions.
  • Review of historical and contemporary terminology in medical ethics.

Main Results:

  • A proposed definition for euthanasia: "active and intentional death on demand of the patient, due to administration of medication, resulting from the decision of the physician, being independent of the executor."
  • Identification of "suithanasia" (patient administers medication) and "homothanasia" (physician administers medication) as distinct categories.
  • Recommendation to abandon terms such as "direct, active, and voluntary" euthanasia due to their ambiguity.

Conclusions:

  • A clear, unified definition of euthanasia is essential for informed discussion.
  • Scientific evidence and open dialogue are critical for the liberalization of euthanasia.
  • Refining terminology will facilitate a more precise understanding and ethical consideration of end-of-life options.