Why Physicians?: Reflections on The Netherlands' New Euthanasia Law

Welie discusses the legalization of euthanasia in the Netherlands. Physicians no longer have to invoke the dubious argument that their medical-ethical obligation to relieve patients' suffering supercedes the legal obligation never to terminate their patients' lives.

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Published in:The Hastings Center report 2002-01, Vol.32 (1), p.42-44
Main Author: WELIE, JOS V.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioethics
Ethics, Medical
Euthanasia
Euthanasia - legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Laws, regulations and rules
Liability, Legal
Medical law
Medical professions
Netherlands
Physicians
Suicide, Assisted - legislation & jurisprudence
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Summary:Welie discusses the legalization of euthanasia in the Netherlands. Physicians no longer have to invoke the dubious argument that their medical-ethical obligation to relieve patients' suffering supercedes the legal obligation never to terminate their patients' lives.
ISSN:0093-0334
1552-146X
DOI:10.2307/3528298