Is there a moral difference between killing and letting die in healthcare?

Alanazi, Mohammed Ratoubi; Moklif, Alanzi, Mansour

doi:10.5455/2320-6012.ijrms20150101

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“…This is sufficient to show the difference between foresight and intent: it would be very strange to say that I might intend something the non-appearance of which would be a relief. 11 Yet if I can intentionally drink another glass of wine without intending to get the hangover that nevertheless I expect, much the same would appear to be the case for Mukherjee. There is no reason at all to suppose that in intentionally withholding of life-sustaining treatment she intends that the patient should die.…”

Section: Foresight and Intentmentioning

confidence: 86%

“…Alanazi and Alanzi have written that "[a]n example of passive euthanasia is simply letting a patient die without providing necessary treatment to save or prolong that patient's life" (emphasis mine) [11]. In a 2016 paper, Varelius refers to "withholding and withdrawing life-supporting treatment from non-competent physically ill or injured patients" as a kind of passive euthanasia [12].…”

Section: Definitionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When Alanazi and Alanzi [11] call withholding treatment passive euthanasia, they cite Malm's paper on killing and letting die [18], and appeal to arguments made by James Rachels. Malm, in turn, also cites Rachels.…”

Section: Withholding and Withdrawal Of Treatment Understood As Euthanmentioning

confidence: 99%

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What passive euthanasia is

Brassington

2020

BMC Med Ethics

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Background: Euthanasia can be thought of as being either active or passive; but the precise definition of "passive euthanasia" is not always clear. Though all passive euthanasia involves the withholding of life-sustaining treatment, there would appear to be some disagreement about whether all such withholding should be seen as passive euthanasia. Main text: At the core of the disagreement is the question of the importance of an intention to bring about death: must one intend to bring about the death of the patient in order for withholding treatment to count as passive euthanasia, as some sources would indicate, or does withholding in which death is merely foreseen belong to that category? We may expect that this unclarity would be important in medical practice, in law, and in policy. The idea that withholding lifesustaining treatment is passive euthanasia is traced to James Rachels's arguments, which lend themselves to the claim that passive euthanasia does not require intention to end life. Yet the argument here is that Rachels's arguments are flawed, and we have good reasons to think that intention is important in understanding the moral nature of actions. As such, we should reject any understanding of passive euthanasia that does not pay attention to intent. Short conclusion: James Rachels's work on active and passive euthanasia has been immensely influential; but this is an influence that we ought to resist.

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Section: Foresight and Intentmentioning

confidence: 86%

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What passive euthanasia is

Brassington

2020

BMC Med Ethics

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“…Most moral theories believe that allowing a patient to die from an ethical perspective is ethically acceptable in certain cases and fundamentally different from actively ending human life [16,17]. On the other hand, the concept of the sanctity of life, which represents the foundation of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic ethics, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the moral equivalence between killing and letting die [18]. The intensity of the discussion increases in the context of euthanasia [19][20][21].…”

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Attitudes and Values of Three Monotheistic Religions Regarding Ethical Dilemmas in Palliative Care: Qualitative Study

Mihelič,

Zelko

2024

Palliative Care - Current Practice and Future Perspectives

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Palliative care, aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, often raises complex ethical questions. This research explores the viewpoints of monotheistic faiths, namely Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, and on this matter examines how religious beliefs and values impact decision-making in the provision of palliative care, particularly when faced with difficulies. Christianity, for instance, emphasizes the sanctity of life, encouraging compassionate care while respecting patient autonomy. Islam, on the other hand, underscores the importance of relieving suffering and allowing for a natural death while upholding key principles of faith. Judaism places great value on preserving life, but this can be balanced with the consideration of human dignity and quality of life. Understanding the religious perspectives on ethical dilemmas within palliative care is vital for healthcare professionals and policymakers. It enables them to respect patients’ religious beliefs while providing appropriate care. By considering these perspectives, it is possible to find common ground and develop guidelines that ensure ethical and culturally sensitive palliative care for a diverse range of patients. This study aims to contribute to the ongoing dialog and cooperation between religious and medical communities in delivering compassionate and ethically sound palliative care.

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Podobnosti in razlike judovske, katoliške in islamske verske skupnosti ob etičnih dilemah ob koncu življenja v paliativni oskrbi

Mihelič¹

2022

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Is there a moral difference between killing and letting die in healthcare?

Cited by 4 publications

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What passive euthanasia is

What passive euthanasia is

Attitudes and Values of Three Monotheistic Religions Regarding Ethical Dilemmas in Palliative Care: Qualitative Study

Podobnosti in razlike judovske, katoliške in islamske verske skupnosti ob etičnih dilemah ob koncu življenja v paliativni oskrbi

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