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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Active euthanasia"”.
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An analysis of Section 11 of the Constitution and 'Stransham-Ford v Minister of Justice': are people permitted to waive the right to life?
Thousands of people around the world seek active euthanasia as a medical means to the alleviation of their incurable pain. This highly contentious medical procedure is not available to South Africans. This thesis explores the High Court Judgment of Stransham-Ford v Minister of Justice, the first …
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Euthanasia and the duty to die: a moral advocacy of the responsibility to end life at the right time
… duty to die in certain scenarios, for which active euthanasia must be among the available procedures to end one’s life when one has such a duty. Timing is paramount for those who recognise their duty to die and are willing to retain control over their dying. Therefore, active euthanasia is …
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South Dakota Nurses' Perceptions of Active and Passive Euthanasia
… the perceptions of South Dakota nurses toward active and passive euthanasia. Societal and personal factors, political and religious views, the responders' years of practice, primary area of practice, knowledge of patient autonomy, and knowledge of active and passive euthanasia were …
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Attitudes of nurses to euthanasia
Active euthanasia remains unlawful in the UK, but several high profile cases, such as that of Cox (Regina v Cox, 1992) and Pretty (House of Lords, 2001) have maintained interest in the subject. Attempts were also made to change the law in February 2003, when Lord Joffe introduced an assisted …
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End-of-life Care Practices in Two Cultures: A Comparative Ethical Analysis and Recommendations
<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong>This dissertation examined the similarities and differences between the end-of-life care strategies employed in the United States and Saudi Arabia. End-of-life care has emerged in recent decades as a medical practice specialty. It has taken on …