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{{Short description|Ethical concept about the end of life}} |
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'''Dignified death''' is a somewhat elusive concept often related to [[suicide]]. One factor that has been cited as a core component of dignified death is maintaining a sense of control.<ref>{{citation|title=A Dignified Death |url=http://www.utexas.edu/research/features/story.php?item=2874 |date=June 2, 2008 |publisher=University of Texas at Austin |author=Nancy Neff |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019131757/http://www.utexas.edu/research/features/story.php?item=2874 |archive-date=2012-10-19 }}</ref> Another view is that a truly dignified death is an extension of a dignified life.<ref>{{citation|title=Aid in Dying|author=Michael J. Meyer|url=http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/iie/v8n1/aidindying.html|publisher=Santa Clara University}}</ref> There is some concern that [[assisted suicide]] does not guarantee a dignified death, since some patients may experience complications such as nausea and vomiting.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.nrlc.org/news/2000/NRL04/doer.html |title=A Dignified Death for the Suicide Agenda? |author=Richard M. Doerflinger |publisher=National Right to Life |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622201342/http://www.nrlc.org/news/2000/NRL04/doer.html |archive-date=2010-06-22 }}</ref> There is some concern that [[age discrimination]] denies the elderly a dignified death.<ref>{{citation|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4575641.stm|title=Elderly 'denied dignified death'|date=25 May 2005|work=BBC News}}</ref> |
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'''Dignified death''', '''death with dignity''', '''dying with dignity''' or '''dignity in dying''' is an [[ethical]] concept aimed at avoiding [[suffering]] and maintaining [[control (psychology)|control]] and [[autonomy]] in the [[End-of-life care|end-of-life process]].<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://ri.conicet.gov.ar/handle/11336/39776|title=El derecho en los finales de la vida y el concepto de muerte digna|journal=Apuntes de Bioética|year=2016 |last1=Maglio |first1=Ignacio |last2=Wierzba |first2=Sandra M. |last3=Belli |first3=Laura Florencia |last4=Somers |first4=María Eugenia }}</ref> In general, it is usually treated as an extension of the concept of '''dignified life''', in which people retain their [[dignity]] and [[freedom]] until the end of their life.<ref name="que es">{{cite web|url=https://dmd.org.co/que-es-muerte-digna/|title=¿Qué es muerte digna?|website=Fundación Pro Derecho a Morir Dignamente|access-date=2021-12-25|archive-date=2021-01-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125093636/https://dmd.org.co/que-es-muerte-digna/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Although a dignified death can be [[natural death|natural]] and occur without any type of [[assisted suicide|assistance]],<ref name="que es"/> the concept is frequently associated with the [[right to die]],<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://dycsvictoria.uat.edu.mx/index.php/dycsv/article/view/46|title=La muerte digna como un derecho humano emergente|journal=Revista DyCS Victoria|year=2020|doi=10.29059/rdycsv.v2i1.46 |last1=Villanueva Mendoza |first1=Armando |volume=2 |pages=16–27 |doi-access=free }}</ref> as well as with the defense of the legalization of practices such as [[voluntary euthanasia]], [[physician-assisted suicide]], [[terminal sedation]] or the [[refusal of medical assistance]].<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.elsevier.es/es-revista-revista-calidad-asistencial-256-articulo-etica-muerte-digna-propuesta-consenso-13128649|title=Ética y muerte digna: propuesta de consenso sobre un uso correcto de las palabras|journal=Revista de Calidad Asistencial|year=2008|doi=10.1016/S1134-282X(08)75035-8 |last1=Simón Lorda |first1=Pablo |last2=Barrio Cantalejo |first2=Inés María |last3=Alarcos Martínez |first3=Francisco J. |last4=Barbero Gutiérrez |first4=Javier |last5=Couceiro |first5=Azucena |last6=Hernando Robles |first6=Pablo |volume=23 |issue=6 |pages=271–285 |pmid=23040274 }}</ref> According to its defenders, the possibility of these types of practices would be what would guarantee a dignified death, keeping free decisions until the last moment and avoiding unnecessary agony.<ref name="que es"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://derechoamorir.org/|title=Derecho a Morir Dignamente}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[Assisted dying (disambiguation)]] |
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* [[Death with dignity (disambiguation)]] |
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* [[Dignity in Dying]], UK organisation |
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 6 November 2024
Dignified death, death with dignity, dying with dignity or dignity in dying is an ethical concept aimed at avoiding suffering and maintaining control and autonomy in the end-of-life process.[1] In general, it is usually treated as an extension of the concept of dignified life, in which people retain their dignity and freedom until the end of their life.[2]
Although a dignified death can be natural and occur without any type of assistance,[2] the concept is frequently associated with the right to die,[3] as well as with the defense of the legalization of practices such as voluntary euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, terminal sedation or the refusal of medical assistance.[4] According to its defenders, the possibility of these types of practices would be what would guarantee a dignified death, keeping free decisions until the last moment and avoiding unnecessary agony.[2][5]
See also
[edit]- Assisted dying (disambiguation)
- Death with dignity (disambiguation)
- Right to die
- Dignity in Dying, UK organisation
References
[edit]- ^ Maglio, Ignacio; Wierzba, Sandra M.; Belli, Laura Florencia; Somers, María Eugenia (2016). "El derecho en los finales de la vida y el concepto de muerte digna". Apuntes de Bioética.
- ^ a b c "¿Qué es muerte digna?". Fundación Pro Derecho a Morir Dignamente. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-12-25.
- ^ Villanueva Mendoza, Armando (2020). "La muerte digna como un derecho humano emergente". Revista DyCS Victoria. 2: 16–27. doi:10.29059/rdycsv.v2i1.46.
- ^ Simón Lorda, Pablo; Barrio Cantalejo, Inés María; Alarcos Martínez, Francisco J.; Barbero Gutiérrez, Javier; Couceiro, Azucena; Hernando Robles, Pablo (2008). "Ética y muerte digna: propuesta de consenso sobre un uso correcto de las palabras". Revista de Calidad Asistencial. 23 (6): 271–285. doi:10.1016/S1134-282X(08)75035-8. PMID 23040274.
- ^ "Derecho a Morir Dignamente".
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