Euthanasia Between Human Rights, Medical Ethics and Legal Regulations

Authors

  • Frien Refla Syarif Panca Budi Development University, Medan

Keywords:

Euthanasia, Criminal Law, Medical Ethics

Abstract

Rapid advances in medical technology introduce new capabilities in health care, but also bring ethical challenges, especially related to the practice of euthanasia. Euthanasia, or 'good death', has been the subject of intense debate throughout the world, ranging from support for an individual's right to autonomy to rejection based on ethical and legal values. This research uses a descriptive analytical approach with a comparative juridical method, focusing on comparing euthanasia practices in various countries and criminal law approaches to it. The analysis was carried out qualitatively to explore the influence of law, ethics and medical practice in the implementation of euthanasia. The findings indicate significant differences in the regulation and social acceptance of euthanasia between countries. In Indonesia, euthanasia is still considered taboo and violates criminal law, especially emphasized in the Criminal Code which shows legal strictness against ending life. While in countries such as the Netherlands and Belgium, euthanasia has been legalized with strict provisions to ensure compliance with strict medical and ethical criteria.

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Published

2024-06-15

How to Cite

Syarif, F. R. (2024). Euthanasia Between Human Rights, Medical Ethics and Legal Regulations. Proceedings : International Forum Research on Education, Social Sciences Technology and Humanities, 1(2), 311–315. Retrieved from https://journal.berpusi.co.id/index.php/POE/article/view/910