Euthanasia as Privileged Compassion

This Element overviews developments and issues in Dutch euthanasia practice. Following an outline of the history of the Dutch Euthanasia Act and a survey of the most critical trends and figures, some current issues are explored in depth: euthanasia and incompetency, euthanasia by nonphysicians, and euthanasia for those who consider their lives completed. This Element is intended for a general readership, including undergraduate students in law, medicine, or ethics. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

List of contents

Preface; 1. The euthanasia act and its genesis; 2. Trends in Dutch euthanasia practice; 3. Euthanasia for the incompetent; 4. Euthanasia by non-physicians; 5. Age-related conditions; 6. Concluding remarks; Notes; References.

Summary

This Element overviews developments and issues in Dutch euthanasia practice. Some current issues are explored in depth: euthanasia and incompetency, euthanasia by non-physicians, and euthanasia for those who consider their lives completed. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Foreword

This Element overviews developments and issues in Dutch euthanasia practice, exploring some current issues in depth.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Buijsen
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2024
• EAN: 9781009517607
• ISBN: 978-1-00-951760-7
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 274 g
• Illustrations: Worked examples or Exercises
• Series: Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General, Netherlands, Bioethics, Child & developmental psychology, Neurosciences, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Ethical issues: euthanasia and right to die