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  • Bioethics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The End of Life Choice Act in New Zealand was subject to a public referendum in September 2020.
  • Consideration of societal consequences beyond individual suffering is crucial for assisted dying legislation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore potential consequences of assisted dying legislation on families, communities, and society.
  • To investigate the social implications of assisted dying in the context of New Zealand's cultural landscape.

Main Methods:

  • A single semi-structured, in-depth interview was conducted using the Yin case study approach.
  • Thematic analysis was applied to identify key themes from the interview transcript of a participant with first-hand experience of assisted dying.

Main Results:

  • Emerging themes include assisted dying becoming an expectation for the unwell, stigma associated with individuals and families, and a potential contagion effect.
  • The introduction of assisted dying legislation may create social discord within families and communities.

Conclusions:

  • Assisted dying legislation in New Zealand could lead to significant social discord, complicated by prejudice and stigma.
  • Further research is essential to examine the potential contagion effect and societal negotiation of assisted dying.