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What right to die?

W M Weber

    Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
    |January 1, 1988
    PubMed
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    This letter distinguishes between the right to refuse treatment and the right to suicide. It examines the legal ramifications of a right to suicide, including its potential application to various age groups and its impact on counseling and legal defenses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Medical Law
    • Philosophy of Law

    Background:

    • The concept of a "right to die" is often conflated with the right to refuse life-sustaining treatment.
    • A stricter interpretation suggests an affirmative right to seek death, i.e., a right to suicide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate between the popular and strict senses of the "right to die."
    • To analyze the legal implications of recognizing a right to suicide.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of legal and ethical principles.
    • Exploration of potential legal consequences and extensions of a right to suicide.

    Main Results:

    • A right to suicide, if established, could extend to competent adults, mature minors, and potentially incompetent individuals.

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  • Legal professionals and counselors would face new obligations regarding informing clients about suicide options.
  • Intervention to prevent suicide could lead to civil liability, and suicidal intent might not support involuntary commitment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Recognizing a right to suicide carries significant legal and ethical challenges.
    • The legal framework surrounding end-of-life decisions requires careful consideration of the distinction between refusing treatment and seeking death.