Document 0185
 DOCN  M9590185
 TI    Some reflections on euthanasia.
 DT    9509
 AU    Tobin B; John Plunkett Centre for Ethics in Health Care, St Vincent's;
       Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW.
 SO    Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1994 Nov 3-6;6:92 (unnumbered
       abstract). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM6/95291914
 AB    In this presentation I will start with a sketch of the subject matter of
       ethics. I will then distinguish euthanasia from a number of practices
       with which it is often confused. I will comment on the difference that
       (1) motive and (2) intention make to an act. I will comment on the
       argument in favour of legalising euthanasia which depends on the idea of
       respect for personal autonomy. I will speculate on why the Dutch have
       not legalised euthanasia. To conclude, I will ask whether one needs to
       believe in a Giver to think of life as a gift.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY  *Attitude of Health
       Personnel  Euthanasia/*LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD  Human  Netherlands  New
       South Wales  *Religion and Medicine  MEETING ABSTRACT

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