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  • Disability Studies
  • Public Health Policy

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  • Arguments against legalizing assisted dying frequently invoke the rights and concerns of people with disabilities.
  • Common objections include claims of universal opposition from disabled individuals, potential harm or disrespect, and negative impacts on healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and critically respond to common arguments against legalizing assisted dying that are based on disability rights.
  • To evaluate the validity of these arguments using philosophical reasoning and empirical evidence from jurisdictions with legal assisted dying.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of ethical arguments concerning disability and assisted dying.
  • Review of evidence from legal jurisdictions of assisted dying to assess impacts on people with disabilities.

Main Results:

  • The study concludes that arguments against assisted dying based on disability rights are not well-supported.
  • Evidence indicates that disability considerations do not invalidate assisted dying laws; in some aspects, they support them.
  • Discussions with people with disabilities offer valuable insights for improving safeguards in assisted dying legislation.

Conclusions:

  • Concerns regarding disability rights do not constitute valid objections to legalizing assisted dying.
  • Engaging with the disability community is crucial for developing robust safeguards that protect the well-being and autonomy of all individuals, including those with disabilities.