Euthanasia: Most controversial and debatable topic

Euthanasia: Most controversial and debatable topic

Authors

  • Dr. Jashwant A. Darji
  • Dr. Devendra N. Panchal
  • Dr. S.D. Kalele
  • Dr. Dhaval J. Parmar
  • Dr. Rajani V. Bhagora

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v2i3.180

Keywords:

Euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, morally, legally, ethically

Abstract

Euthanasia or mercy killing is a topic of controversies and debate morally, ethically; legally. Present article deals with various aspects of euthanasia like concept of euthanasia, types, medical, legal, ethical, social, religious &philosophical, policies in other countries & particular reference to Indian culture.

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Published

2011-09-30

How to Cite

Darji, D. J. A., Panchal, D. D. N., Kalele, D. S., Parmar, D. D. J., & Bhagora, D. R. V. (2011). Euthanasia: Most controversial and debatable topic: Euthanasia: Most controversial and debatable topic. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 2(3), 89–92. https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v2i3.180

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