Four Ethical Theories Of Euthanasia

Euthanasia related to the four ethic principles in palliative care should be considered about the patient’s advantages. It will be discussed individually. Firstly, autonomy is the right to make a personal choice independently. Varelius (2006) suggest that the autonomy of patients should only make the value decision in medical ethics. Therefore, end their lives lead to nothing for themselves. In addition, Karlsson, Milberg and Strang, 2012) state that euthanasia could increase medical power. Once the patients under severely illness such as unconscious, they have to depend on others to make the decision completely. Another choice is have to trust the healthcare staff while family members are nothing in mind. However, some of professional may
lack of experience or knowledge, it could lead to gain wrong information about the patient that could be treated or not. It is stray away from autonomy and the result may also break the principle of beneficence.