Authors

Sachin S Patil, Ravindra B Deokar, Rajesh C Dere

Abstract

Euthanasia can be the matter of concern pertaining not only to India but across the globe. Euthanasia is linked directly to right to life with dignity as well as right to die with dignity. Word Euthanasia was coined from Greek words “Eu” meaning well and “Thanatos” meaning death which literally means easy death. The term euthanasia refers to purposeful killing of the individual contracted with incurable disease by the relatives by any act or omission of any treatment. The phrase "living will" refers to a written instrument in which a person expresses instructions concerning his or her life in the form of advance directives for the administration of treatment when he or she is terminally ill and unable to express assent. Additionally, if a medical board determines that the patient is beyond medical help, it permits family members, close relatives, and nearest friends to turn off the life support equipment. The Apex court stated that "The Advance Directive can be executed only by an adult person who is sound mind and healthy state of mind and in position to express his/her views, relate and comprehend the purpose and consequences of executing the document.

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DOI

 10.59988/jfmsl.vol.32issue2.15