Perspectives and attitudes of South African medical professionals towards active euthanasia

Active euthanasia is a complex and nuanced issue. An understanding of the perceptions and attitudes of medical professionals will contribute to the overall discussion of this phenomenon in ethical, legal, social and political spheres in South Africa. This is of utmost importance given the relevance of this topic in South Africa in the 21st century.Contribution: This study highlights the complex nature of active euthanasia in South Africa among medical professionals while providing a greater understanding of its nuances and the strengths and weaknesses of arguments for or against it.

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South African Family Practice
Published
2024-09-27
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https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v66i1.5926
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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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Perspectives and attitudes of South African medical professionals towards active euthanasia

Mukinay C Bondo, Willem-Johan Steyn
South African Family Practice
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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Perspectives and attitudes of South African medical professionals towards active euthanasia

Mukinay C Bondo, Willem-Johan Steyn
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Abstract

Active euthanasia is a complex and nuanced issue. An understanding of the perceptions and attitudes of medical professionals will contribute to the overall discussion of this phenomenon in ethical, legal, social and political spheres in South Africa. This is of utmost importance given the relevance of this topic in South Africa in the 21st century.Contribution: This study highlights the complex nature of active euthanasia in South Africa among medical professionals while providing a greater understanding of its nuances and the strengths and weaknesses of arguments for or against it.

South African Family PracticeVol. 66(1)
University of Pretoria (ZA)
University of Pretoria
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Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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