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Euthanasia: a social work perspective

K A Holmes

    Health & Social Work
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Euthanasia presents complex bioethical dilemmas for healthcare social workers. This article emphasizes their crucial role in policy development for end-of-life care decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Medical Sociology

    Background:

    • Advancements in life and death processes create new bioethical challenges.
    • Euthanasia is a significant ethical issue within healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the bioethical dilemmas surrounding euthanasia for social workers.
    • To highlight the necessity of social worker involvement in euthanasia policy development.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on bioethics and social work in healthcare.
    • Analysis of ethical challenges in end-of-life care.

    Main Results:

    • Euthanasia poses profound ethical dilemmas for social workers.
    • Current policies may not adequately address social workers' roles.
    Keywords:
    Death and Euthanasia

    Conclusions:

    • Social workers are integral to navigating euthanasia-related ethical issues.
    • Policy development must include social workers for effective end-of-life care solutions.