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Nurses' definitions of and attitudes towards euthanasia

F McInerney1, C Seibold

  • 1Tasmania School of Nursing, University of Tasmania, Launceston.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Nurses distinguish between active and passive euthanasia, viewing active euthanasia as the significant debate. All nurses prioritize patient comfort and dignity, with ethical stances evolving within a caring philosophy.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • Recent literature often assumes unproblematic nurse definitions and opinions on euthanasia.
  • The study addresses the need to explore nurses' nuanced perspectives on euthanasia and decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify nurses' definitions of euthanasia.
  • To explore nurses' attitudes towards euthanasia and end-of-life decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted ten semi-structured interviews with nurses across various clinical settings.
  • Qualitative analysis of interview data to understand perspectives on euthanasia.

Main Results:

  • Most nurses differentiate active from passive euthanasia, with active euthanasia being the focus of debate.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • Nurses prioritize patient comfort and dignity, viewing treatment withdrawal and heroic measures within this context.
  • Only two nurses favored active euthanasia, emphasizing shared responsibility in decision-making.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nurses' ethical stances on euthanasia are evolving, deeply embedded in a philosophy of care.
    • The debate around euthanasia is complex, with a strong emphasis on ensuring dignity and comfort for dying patients.
    • Distinguishing between active euthanasia and the withdrawal of inappropriate treatment is crucial for clarity in end-of-life discussions.