Invited Commentary

Commentary on “At the Vatican, Physicians Debate Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide”

Authors: G. Richard Holt, MD, MSE, MPH, MABE, D Bioethics

Abstract

We are pleased to publish in this issue of the Southern Medical Journal an editorial by Dr Ramin W. Parsa-Parsi of Germany regarding a conference in Europe on the topics of euthanasia and assisted suicide.1 This conference was held at the Vatican under the auspices of the World Medical Association (WMA) and other institutions, and although focused on medical practices in Europe, the discussions have clear global implications.

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References

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