Abstract

MENDOZA-VILLA, Juliana María  and  HERRERA-MORALES, Luis Andrés. Reflections on euthanasia in Colombia. Rev. colomb. anestesiol. [online]. 2016, vol.44, n.4, pp.324-329. ISSN 0120-3347.

This reflection article provides an overview of the historical development of the term "euthanasia". It is postulated that the distortion of the term "euthanasia" has hindered the debate around it, so it is imperative to establish the distinction between and other aspects of end of life. Issues associated with palliative care and euthanasia in Colombia are analysed, and some opinions and proposals are presented.

Keywords : Bioethics; Euthanasia; Palliative care; Colombia; Ethics.

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