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IASP task force on euthanasia and assisted suicide

M Kelleher1, D Clark, B Goldney

  • 1St. Anne's Hospital, Cork, Ireland.

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|January 1, 1995
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The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide met to discuss legal situations and personal views on end-of-life practices. Clear definitions differentiating euthanasia and assisted suicide were deemed essential.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Pain Management
  • Legal Medicine

Background:

  • The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) convened a Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide.
  • The inaugural meeting occurred in Venice on June 7, 1995, with observers present.

Framework:

  • Speakers were tasked with presenting the current legal landscape and pressures for change regarding euthanasia and assisted suicide.
  • Regional perspectives from North America, Australia, Britain and Ireland, Scandinavia, and the German-speaking world were shared.

Implementation:

  • A Dutch film, "Death on Request," was proposed for discussion.
  • The necessity of precise definitions for euthanasia and assisted suicide was emphasized by the committee.

Implications:

Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaInternational Association for Suicide PreventionLegal Approach

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  • The committee stressed the importance of distinguishing between active and passive euthanasia.
  • Differentiating between professionally assisted and lay-assisted suicide was also highlighted as crucial for clarity.