Can facilitated aid in dying be permitted by 'double effect'? Some reflections from a recent New Zealand case

While the Doctrine of Double Effect (DDE) remains controversial in ethical circles, it continues to be recognised in common law courts. In 2015, the High Court of New Zealand became the latest to acknowledge the existence of the DDE, in a case that challenged the prohibition on physician assisted dy...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Medical Ethics. in. - Society for the Study of Medical Ethics. - 42(2016), 6, Seite 361-366
1. Verfasser: Gavaghan, Colin (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: King, Mike
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
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Schlagworte:Behavioral sciences Biological sciences Philosophy Environmental studies Health sciences
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