Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Ethical Dimensions of Patient Care #11

Dispositions Re Euthanasia Among Dutch Physicians: An Interpretation (part 5)

PROPOSITIONS FOR DISCUSSION

If this four-part analysis for distinguishing dispositions toward euthanasia is used:

1. The dispositions toward euthanasia among Dutch physicians will be more accurately understood and more appropriately referenced in our society’s public and professional discussion of physician-assisted dying and euthanasia.

2. The discussion of physician-assisted dying and euthanasia now taking place in our society will not so easily devolve into polarized and disrespectful positions.