7 Euthanasia Flashcards
What is involuntary euthanasia?
the patient is competent but not asked
What is non-voluntary euthanasia?
the patient is just not competent
What is voluntary euthanasia?
competent voluntary patient requests
What is active euthanasia?
doing an act of comission which leads to death
What is passive euthanasia?
doing an act of omission or withdrawal which leads to death
What is physician assisted suicide?
The healthcare professional provides the means for life to be ended, but does not actively undertake the final act
Under what law is killing illegal in the UK?
Offence Against the Person Act 1861
Is active euthanasia legal in the UK?
nope
When is passive euthanasia lawful in the UK?
when treatment is futile or the competent patient requests
What is motive with regards to an action?
the moving power which impels one to action for a definitive result
What is intent with regards to an action?
the purpose to use a particular means to effect such result
What is the Doctrine of Double Effect?
it is permissible to do something with an aim for moral good, even if you anticipate a bad side effect
what is the clinical application of the doctrine of double effect?
elderly patients are often given morphine to help with respiratory effect, in theory this speeds up death
Name 2 arguments for shooting your friend in that example in the lecture you know what i’m talking about
they want you to
you could reduce suffering long term
Name 6 arguments against shooting your friend
you might miss (increasing suffering) not fair to live with guilt killing is just bad (slippery slope) chance of survival nature playing god
