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.
Authors
- Mukinay C Bondo
- Willem-Johan Steyn
Institutions
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Family Practice
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v66i1.5926
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Pretoria