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[Euthanasia?]

B Courvoisier1

  • 1Faculté de médecine de Genève.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|January 26, 1993
PubMed
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This study examines the complex ethical issues surrounding euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. It contrasts arguments for these end-of-life options with the importance of palliative care.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • End-of-Life Care

Context:

  • The debate surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide involves significant ethical considerations.
  • Current medical practices emphasize palliative treatment for end-of-life care.

Purpose:

  • To outline the actual problems associated with euthanasia and assisted suicide.
  • To compare the arguments of proponents and opponents regarding these practices.

Summary:

  • The paper details the challenges and ethical dilemmas inherent in euthanasia and assisted suicide.
  • It presents a comparative analysis of viewpoints, contrasting the emphasis on palliative care with the arguments for assisted dying.

Impact:

  • This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on end-of-life decision-making.
  • It provides a balanced overview to inform ethical and medical policy discussions.