Citation

Lelièvre N. Douleurs 2003; 4(2): 85-89.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Euthanasia remains an unlawful act in France. Although recent events have incited much debate concerning the need for new legislation, the current position has not changed. A law of euthanasia would not be a satisfactory response to personal suffering. Improved access to palliative care, both qualitatively and quantitatively, is a more appropriate way of meeting the demands of human dignity in end-of-life situations. The Swiss legislation concerning "medically assisted suicide" also raises some very interesting questions. Switzerland has decided to use law to set more restrictive conditions without waiting for a situation to develop where physicians would be accused of writing death prescriptions.

Language: fr

Keywords

Euthanasia; Palliative care; Assisted suicide; Murder; Dignity; End-of-life; Life testament