Editorial
At the Vatican, Physicians Debate Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Abstract
Should euthanasia and assisted suicide be the task of physicians? Is it unethical for physicians to perform these procedures at the request of their patients in countries where they are legally permitted? How can medical professionals reconcile patient autonomy with professional responsibility in end-of-life care? Continued advancements in medical technology and life-prolonging treatments have added a new dimension to debates about end-of-life questions.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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References
1. World Medical Association. WMA resolution on euthanasia. https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-resolution-on-euthanasia. Published April 2013. Accessed December 7, 2017.
2. World Medical Association. WMA statement on physician-assisted suicide. https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-statement-on-physician-assisted-suicide. Published April 2015. Accessed December 7, 2017.
3. World Medical Association. WMA Declaration on euthanasia. https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-declaration-on-euthanasia. Published April 2015. Accessed December 7, 2017.
