A bioethical perspective on the meanings behind a wish to hasten death: a meta-ethnographic review

Abstract Background The expressions of a “wish to hasten death” or “wish to die” raise ethical concerns and challenges. These expressions are related to ethical principles intertwined within the field of medical ethics, particularly in end-of-life care. Although some reviews were conducted about thi...

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Main Authors: Paulo J. Borges, Pablo Hernández-Marrero, Sandra Martins Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-024-01018-y