Moral/ Ethical Issues- Angela
The following article brings up issues that have arisen in the countries and states in which euthanasia and assisted suicide are legal. It also mentions other countries such as England who have opted for improving palliative care rather than legalizing euthanasia
Legalizing euthanasia or assisted suicide: the illusion of safeguards and controls
In all jurisdictions in which euthanasia or assisted suicide is legal there are safeguards in place to prevent misuse and abuse of these practices. Some are as follows: explicit consent by the person requesting euthanasia, mandatory reporting of all cases, administration only by physicians (with the exception of Switzerland), and consultation by a second physician.
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The following article brings up issues that have arisen in the countries and states in which euthanasia and assisted suicide are legal. It also mentions other countries such as England who have opted for improving palliative care rather than legalizing euthanasia
Legalizing euthanasia or assisted suicide: the illusion of safeguards and controls
In all jurisdictions in which euthanasia or assisted suicide is legal there are safeguards in place to prevent misuse and abuse of these practices. Some are as follows: explicit consent by the person requesting euthanasia, mandatory reporting of all cases, administration only by physicians (with the exception of Switzerland), and consultation by a second physician.
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