Citation

Chandru K, Jatti VKB, Kumar R. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2010; 4(1): 17-20.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

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Abstract

Euthanasia has been an interesting topic for discussion both for medical and legal fraternities. Various articles and comments have been published in this regard. This topic has been the gray zone in the Indian law, which needs to be analyzed. Euthanasia will always be a hot topic of debate among the people regarding whether it has to be legalized or not. Differences in law pertaining to Euthanasia in other countries have given ample opportunity for discussion and suggestions. This article discusses legal situation in various countries and in India, problems which arises on legalizing euthanasia, difficult situations which relatives of terminally ill patients and doctors face. Valuable suggestions can be derived from the article which can be incorporated in legal aspects of euthanasia.

Language: en

Keywords

human; India; Euthanasia; medical ethics; article; euthanasia; legal aspect; active euthanasia; passive euthanasia; terminally ill patient; living will; voluntary euthanasia; Assisted suicide; multicenter study; Terminally ill patient; face; Legal situation; Living will