Determinación de las causales de exclusión de la antijuridicidad en la eutanasia.

This research addresses the dilemma of euthanasia in Ecuador, where the lack of clear regulation and limited availability of palliative care for terminally ill patients present serious ethical and legal challenges. The specific objectives are to analyze the doctrine and legislation on euthanasia, conceptualize palliative care, and review the recent Constitutional Court ruling that opens a path towards the partial decriminalization of euthanasia under certain circumstances. The study examines the context of euthanasia in other countries, especially the Netherlands and Colombia, where progress has been made in recognizing the right to a dignified death. The methodology employed is based on a documentary analysis of national and international legislation, as well as relevant legal doctrine, with the aim of proposing an appropriate regulatory framework for euthanasia in Ecuador. Among the main findings, the concept of a dignified death should include both the right to adequate palliative care and the option of euthanasia in situations of terminal and irreversible suffering. The impact of this research lies in its contribution to public and legal discussion on the legalization of euthanasia in Ecuador, helping to outline the circumstances under which it could be applied without incurring criminal liability while ensuring respect for the autonomy and dignity of terminally ill patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]