Euthanasia: Right to die with dignity

ADITI S MILAP *

Vice Principal, Medical Surgical Nursing, Sushila Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheeshambara, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 10(01), 398–403.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.10.1.0757
Publication history: 
Received on 06 August  2023; revised on 13 September 2023; accepted on 16 September 2023
 
Abstract: 
Euthanasia, a highly controversial and emotionally charged topic, revolves around the deliberate act of ending a person's life to alleviate their suffering. It is a subject that intertwines complex ethical, legal, and medical considerations. The aim of this article is to provide an in-depth analysis of euthanasia, considering its various forms, arguments for and against, legal status, and the broader implications for society. To facilitate further exploration, this article will also include superscript references to reputable sources.
In one of a recent study done 200 consenting medical professionals in a tertiary care center in the North-Western region of India. The age of the respondents was between 23 to 58 years and years of experience ranged between 3 months to 37 years. Results of the study showed that 80% of the participants were in favor of Euthanasia for terminally ill patients.
 
Keywords: 
Euthanasia; Terminally ill patient; Ethics; End of life care; Hospice; Principles of beneficence
 
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