Diagnostic tests for brain death: this is the time for universal uniformity
A controversial critical issue for the organ transplantation system: the [...]
Palliative care shortage in Latin America is greater than developed countries
Palliative care is a patient right Since its introduction in [...]
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The confusing terminology created by language engineering “medically assisted dying” (MAD) when referring to euthanasia and assisted suicide GalleryThe confusing terminology created by language engineering “medically assisted dying” (MAD) when referring to euthanasia and assisted suicide
Assisted Suicide, Bioethics, Coma Patients, Euthanasia, Medical Deontology, Palliative Care, SPECIAL REPORTS, Suicide
The confusing terminology created by language engineering “medically assisted dying” (MAD) when referring to euthanasia and assisted suicide
Along with the objective, medical and ethical problems posed by [...]
Baby born to mother brain dead for three months reignited the brain death criteria debate
Talented canoeist Catarina Sequeira, 26, had been declared brain dead [...]
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US doctors confirm and clarify their opposition to assisted suicide. ‘A prescription for death’ GalleryUS doctors confirm and clarify their opposition to assisted suicide. ‘A prescription for death’
Assisted Suicide, Bioethics, BIOETHICS NEWS, Coma Patients, Conscientious objection, Euthanasia, NEWS
US doctors confirm and clarify their opposition to assisted suicide. ‘A prescription for death’
With a large majority (392-162), the most important medical institution [...]
Vincent Lambert case reignites the end of life debate in France and beyond
We quote a New York Times article published on May [...]
Alfie Evans’ parents welcome baby boy four months after losing their firstborn
The parents of Alfie Evans are celebrating the birth of [...]
When Hospital’s decision-making affects the end of life patients basic rights. Alfie Evans case bioethics approach
New conflictive NHS hospital's decisions The new conflict between NHS [...]
Palliative care and sedation. When is it suitable to sedate a patient and when is it covert euthanasia?
A proportional sedation of intense sufferings patients totally invalidates pro-euthanasia [...]
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Public opinion associates brain death with organ harvesting which could affect physician credibility GalleryPublic opinion associates brain death with organ harvesting which could affect physician credibility
Coma Patients, Medical Deontology, NEWS, Organ donation, Organ Transplant, Palliative Care, Uncategorized
Public opinion associates brain death with organ harvesting which could affect physician credibility
"The medical community should improve understanding through consistent, simplified language, [...]
