Investigation of the ethical and legal issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Euthanasia and assisted suicide are highly complex and ethically charged medical practices that challenge societal norms and legal frameworks worldwide. This research investigates the multifaceted ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding these end-of-life options. It examines the core ethical arguments for and against euthanasia and assisted suicide, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. The analysis explores different legal approaches to these practices globally, comparing permissive, restrictive, and prohibitive regimes. It delves into the legal complexities of informed consent, competency, vulnerability, and the potential for abuse. Furthermore, the research examines the role of palliative care and the impact of social, cultural, and religious factors on the debate. This investigation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and legal landscape of euthanasia and assisted suicide, contributing to informed policy-making and ethical medical practice. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are topics that spark intense ethical, legal, and social debate. Both are related to the right to die, but there are fundamental differences between them.
Source: Open Access Journal of Science
Author: Shakibapoor Amanda Petra
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403568659