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Euthanasia: Universal Human Concern- An Analytical Study in Jurisdictions of Netherlands, Canada and India.

Authors :
Saboo, Ishita
Sakkarnaikar, Fakkiresh S.
Source :
JK Practitioner; Jul-Dec2023, Vol. 28 Issue 3/4, p1-6, 6p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The recent inventions in the Information Technology (IT) have transformed the world into a global village wherein the geographical boundaries have vanished significantly. The recent pandemic Covid-19 has again proved the affiliation of the world. IT coupled with the Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized the medical science. It has demystified various terminal diseases; however, the "man is still mortal". A good number of diseases are still terminal and cause incurable, unbearable pain, mental and financial trauma for the victims and their family. The surety of death in near-term originated the thought of Euthanasia or mercy killing. Euthanasia in simple words refers to a voluntary/consent as given by the patient to terminate the life in a dignified manner to get relieved from sufferings. Different countries have different variation of Euthanasia. This Article aims to study the euthanasia practice in Netherlands, Canada, and India. India is a country where recently Supreme Court has recognized passive Euthanasia and Living Will. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09718834
Volume :
28
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
JK Practitioner
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175472577