Euthanasia
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is one of the most acute and uncomfortable contemporary
problems in medical ethics. Is Ethical? The case for
rests on one main fundamental moral principle: mercy. It is not a new
issue; has been discussed-and practised-in both Eastern and
Western cultures from the earliest historical times to ....
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.... highly unlikely; although patients in arrest are unconscious at
the time of resuscitation, it can be a brutal procedure, and if the patient
regains consciousness, its aftermath can involve considerable pain. In many
such cases, the patient will die whether or not the treatments are
performed. In some cases, however, the principle of mercy may also demand
withholding treatment that could extend the patient's life if the treatment
is itself painful or discomfort. The principle of mercy may also ....
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