Is Cryocide an Ethically Feasible Alternative to Euthanasia?
While some countries are moving toward legalization, euthanasia is still criticized on various fronts. Most importantly, it is considered a violation of the medical ethics principle of non-maleficence, because it actively seeks a patient's death. But, medical ethicists should consider an ethical alt...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Medicine & Philosophy Vol. 49; no. 5; pp. 443 - 458 |
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Oxford University Press / USA
Oct2024
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