From ontological to relational: A scoping review of conceptions of dignity invoked in deliberations on medically assisted death
Abstract Background Dignity is omnipresent in Western ethics, but it also provokes dissension and controversy. One of the most striking examples is the debate on medically assisted death, where dignity is invoked to support antagonistic positions. While some authors conclude that the concept is usel...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Ethics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-024-01095-z |