Medical Aid in Dying, Questions of Ethics and Fairness

Hoffman DP*

Annals of Bioethics & Clinical Applications (ABCA)
ISSN: 2691-5774

Commentary

Medical Aid in Dying, Questions of Ethics and Fairness

Authors: Hoffman DP*

DOI: 10.23880/abca-16000273

Volume 7, Issue 2

Abstract

Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) has received much exposure in a variety of forums. This has often been in the context of advocacy for or against making it legal in various states. It is currently legal in 11 U.S. jurisdictions. Unfortunately, the advocates don’t always have correct conclusions in their materials, leading to some opposing the policy who when they learn the facts actually support the policy

Keywords: Ethics; Medical Aid; public health; Bioethics

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