Rational suicide in the terminally ill

2025-02-27 Classification：Philosophy Click()
Author：Fontana, JS

Article Title：Rational suicide in the terminally ill

Abstract：
Purpose: To examine the current debate over the right to die specific to the rational suicide of terminally ill patients. Methods: Literature was reviewed for information concerning historical end-of-life practices and the past acceptance of suicide. Another review showed philosophical opinions and perspectives that spanned from ancient Greece and the Roman Empire to modern philosophical discourse. A case study of a terminally ill woman who chose suicide is presented to apply the history and philosophy to nursing care today. Conclusions: As more nursing care is delivered in patients' homes, nurses will face this situation with increasing frequency. A call is made for organizations to provide guidelines for nursing practice.

Keywords: rational suicide; history; philosophy; end-of-life care

DOI: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2002.00147.x

Source：JOURNAL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

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