Abstract

PATRON COSTAS ALBARRACIN, Juana  and  GRIMAUX, Guadalupe. CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE LEGALIZATION OF EUTHANASIA FOR SOCIETY. pers.bioét. [online]. 2024, vol.28, n.1, e2813.  Epub July 09, 2024. ISSN 0123-3122.  https://doi.org/10.5294/pebi.2024.28.1.3.

This article aims to present a clear bioethical analysis of the consequences of euthanasia legalization for three sectors: society, patients, and health personnel. To achieve this, we provide a critical analysis based on a recent widely known case and an extensive literature review on the subject. Thus, the impact of euthanasia legalization is discussed in a practical and accessible manner. It is argued and concluded that the path to a dignified death is not euthanasia, but rather active and comprehensive patient assistance.

Keywords : Euthanasia; dignity; death; health personnel; autonomy; pain.

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