On an alleged problem for voluntary euthanasia

sir Dr Campbell presents proponents of euthanasia with a dilemma.1 Only voluntary euthanasia is permissible; involuntary euthanasia is always impermissible. The question of allowing euthanasia arises most frequently when patients are terminally ill and experiencing great pain. But in these cases, he...

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Main Author: McConnell, Terrance (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2000
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2000, Volume: 26, Issue: 3, Pages: 218-219
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