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Euthanasia, letting die and the pause.

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  • 1Magdalen College, Oxford.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|June 1, 1988
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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine

Background:

  • Euthanasia presents a conflict between medical practice and ethical philosophy.
  • Patient dignity and the physician's role in preserving life are central concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore objections to euthanasia based on medical intuitions and ethical principles.
  • To analyze the complexities of end-of-life care and patient worth.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical argumentation and analysis of medical ethics.
  • Examination of the physician's moral obligations.

Main Results:

  • Medical intuitions often oppose euthanasia due to the complexity of death and patient needs.
  • The physician's duty to preserve life conflicts with requests for euthanasia.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachBioethics and Professional EthicsDeath and EuthanasiaPhilosophical Approach

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  • Uncertainty surrounding the end of life raises further objections.

    • Conclusions:

    • Significant ethical and practical objections to euthanasia exist within medical and philosophical discourse.
    • Respect for patient worth and the preservation of life are paramount in end-of-life decisions.
    • Further consideration of the patient's holistic needs and the physician's role is crucial.