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A Comparison of Human and Animal Assisted Dying Protocols
Beth Marchitelli1, Jessica Pierce2
14 Paws Farewell: Mobile Pet Hospice, Palliative Care and Home Euthanasia, Asheville, NC, USA.
Summary
This study compares human and veterinary euthanasia protocols, focusing on medical terms and drug administration. Understanding these similarities and differences can benefit both human and veterinary medicine.
Area of Science:
- Comparative medicine
- Veterinary ethics
- Medical terminology
Background:
- Euthanasia practices exist in both human and veterinary medicine.
- Protocols and terminology may differ significantly between these fields.
- Comparative analysis can reveal areas for improvement in both domains.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare human and veterinary assisted dying protocols.
- To identify similarities and differences in euthanasia practices.
- To analyze the use of medical terminology and drug protocols in comparative contexts.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of existing literature on human and veterinary euthanasia.
- Examination of medical terminology and drug protocols used in assisted dying.
- Review of ethical considerations and practical applications in both fields.
Main Results:
- Identified key similarities in the goals of euthanasia across species.
- Highlighted significant differences in regulatory frameworks and terminology.
- Detailed variations in the technical application of drug protocols.
Conclusions:
- Comparative research offers valuable insights for refining euthanasia practices in both human and veterinary medicine.
- Standardizing terminology and understanding protocol variations can enhance patient care and ethical consistency.
- Further research is recommended to bridge the gap between human and veterinary approaches to assisted dying.
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