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The debate rages on: physician-assisted suicide in an ethical light.

Authors :
Shenouda J
Blaber M
George R
Haslam J
Source :
British journal of anaesthesia [Br J Anaesth] 2024 Jun; Vol. 132 (6), pp. 1179-1183. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 29.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The British Medical Association and some Royal Colleges have recently changed their stance on physician-assisted suicide from 'opposed' to forms of 'neutral'. The Royal College of Anaesthetists will poll members soon on whether to follow suit. Elsewhere neutrality amongst professional bodies has preceded legalisation of physician-assisted suicide. We examine the arguments relevant to the anaesthesia community and its potential impact in the UK.<br /> (Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1471-6771
Volume :
132
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British journal of anaesthesia
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
38290905
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.002