1996
DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0704(05)70216-5
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Euthanasia

Abstract: This article provides a brief review of the history of euthanasia. The problems involved in withholding or withdrawing treatment, physician-assisted suicide, and arguments for or against euthanasia are discussed. Changes in both societal and physician attitudes and practices are presented.

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“…Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally terminating an individual’s life to end their suffering. Its historical practice is dated back to ancient Greece and Rome (Emanuel, 1994; Nyman et al., 1996). For example, in Greek, the word “euthanasia” means “good death”, indicating the use of the term in practice (Badr Naga & Mrayyan, 2013).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally terminating an individual’s life to end their suffering. Its historical practice is dated back to ancient Greece and Rome (Emanuel, 1994; Nyman et al., 1996). For example, in Greek, the word “euthanasia” means “good death”, indicating the use of the term in practice (Badr Naga & Mrayyan, 2013).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…y Francis Bacon en el siglo XVII, vendieron la idea de un paso «fácil y humano» a una nueva condición 6. Fue en la guerra civil de los Estados Unidos con la aplicación de morfina o cloroformo en dosis letales para aquellos soldados gravemente heridos, cuando la eutanasia volvió a tenerse en cuenta como una salida para pacientes en quienes la medicina no po-día hacer más que la simple aplicación de medidas de soporte.6En 1870, el debate en Europa deja de ser eminentemente médico, para permitir la inclusión de abogados y civiles; fue así como en 1895 Albert Bach propuso el libre derecho de los pacientes a definir sobre el curso de su vida o su muerte.…”
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