Should assisted dying be legalised?

This article summarises the key arguments developed over the course of the debate. We will explore how assisted dying can affect both the patient and doctor; the nature of consent and limits of autonomy; the effects on society; the viability of a proposed model; and, perhaps most importantly, the potential need for the practice within our current medico-legal framework.

Source: Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine - January 15, 2014 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Thomas FrostDevan SinhaBarnabas Gilbert Source Type: research