The key to the euthanasia debate lies in how best to regulate what doctors do. Opponents of euthanasia frequently warn of the possible negative consequences of legalising physician assisted suicide ...

The mission of the Saint Louis University Bander Center for Medical Business Ethics is to promote ethical business practices in medical care and research through the development of training and ...

In-depth report on current state of medical ethics in India with focus on amputation surgeries on limbs of perfectly healthy children and adults to make them a cripple and high earning beggars The ...

although a variety of difficult ethical problems arise daily in the medical field: termination of life support, euthanasia and questions about patient autonomy. In light of these conditions, a group ...

MPs are set to debate Kim Leadbeater’s dangerous assisted suicide Bill on 16 May and they could vote on it for the final time. Please contact your MP and ask them to vote against the Bill.

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Why more states are requiring consent for pelvic exams on unconscious patients Medical schools, medical students and state legislatures are grappling with the little-discussed but sometimes common ...

People with chronic kidney disease and cognitive impairment are at an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, and these intersecting comorbidities are increasing in prevalence worldwide.

Tirupati: Emphasising the crucial role of ethics in the medical profession, Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) Chairman Dr D Sreehari Rao said that ethical principles serve as the cornerstone ...

Objectives To assess how Dutch regional euthanasia review committees (RTE ... to (d) have been fulfilled exercise due medical care and attention in terminating the patient’s life or assisting in his ...

As the cases involve alleged collusion with medical institutions, it touches not only on justice and integrity, but also on medical ethics and social trust. Medical practice is regulated by the laws ...

This study was a retrospective, non-interventional medical record analysis study of 100 patients requesting euthanasia in the context of psychological suffering. Given the nature of the study, the ...