What is euthanasia? General and academic explanations
- リップディー（RiP:D)
- Sep 20
- 1 min read
▶ Euthanasia Basic Information [What is Euthanasia?]
Active euthanasia (→ euthanasia)
Passive euthanasia (→ peaceful death, death with dignity)
Indirect euthanasia (→ sedation)
About palliative care
Limitations of palliative care ① ② ③
The limits of continuous sedation (= indirect euthanasia)
Palliative care doctors who oppose euthanasia
Complaint to the Japanese Society of Palliative Medicine
▶ Countries where euthanasia is legal in chronological order
▶ Public opinion polls (overseas countries where it is legal)
▶ Euthanasia bills around the world
▶ Opposition to euthanasia around the world
▶ Euthanasia in Japan
・Opinion poll (Japan)
・Euthanasia cases in Japan
・Comments for or against euthanasia (for or against)
- Groups or individuals who oppose euthanasia
Arguments against euthanasia
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|--Slippery slope / Risk of expanding eligibility conditions
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|—Social pressure/coercion risk
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|--Interpretation of the right to self-determination
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|- Trust in palliative care
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|- Burden and ethics of medical professionals
▶ Anti-euthanasia group
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|-Disability groups (welfare NPOs)
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|- Palliative care physicians, psychiatrists, and others (medical)
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|- Religious organizations and religious NGOs (religious)
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|—Bioethics/Law (academics)
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|―News and Journalism (Media)
