Chicago Tribune article entitled "A right to die, but a grim fight to do so." The article discusses how physicians are reluctant to engage in assisted suicide even when it is legal (Oregon, Washington). What are the ethical and moral issues involved in this type of decision? Is it right for the physician to refuse if the family, patient and caregivers involved all agree that this is the decision they want?
Monday, May 11, 2009
Doctors and Assisted Suicide
Chicago Tribune article entitled "A right to die, but a grim fight to do so." The article discusses how physicians are reluctant to engage in assisted suicide even when it is legal (Oregon, Washington). What are the ethical and moral issues involved in this type of decision? Is it right for the physician to refuse if the family, patient and caregivers involved all agree that this is the decision they want?
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