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Mercy killing without consent. Historical comments on a controversial issue.

H Lauter, J E Meyer

    Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
    |February 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Discussions on euthanasia for mentally ill patients raise concerns about non-consensual mercy killing. Historical parallels to Nazi actions and Social Darwinism highlight the dangers of active euthanasia and eugenic control in psychiatry.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Psychiatry
    • History of Medicine

    Background:

    • Recent discussions have revived the debate on euthanasia, specifically concerning non-consensual mercy killing for mentally ill individuals experiencing hopeless suffering.
    • Cases involving senile or chronically insane patients are central to this ethical dilemma.

    Observation:

    • The historical context reveals potential analogies between current euthanasia discussions and actions taken during the German Nazi regime.
    • Connections to Social Darwinism and early 20th-century eugenic control concepts are explored.

    Findings:

    • A historical review outlines the evolution of these concepts and their potential resurgence in contemporary debates.
    • The study examines the ethical and practical implications of active euthanasia in psychiatric contexts.
    Keywords:
    DarwinismDeath and EuthanasiaGenetics and Reproduction

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    Implications:

    • The potential for misuse of active euthanasia in psychiatry is a significant concern.
    • Understanding historical parallels is crucial for navigating the ethical complexities of end-of-life decisions for vulnerable populations.