Dignified death

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.^[1] Another view is that a truly dignified death is an extension of a dignified life.^[2] There is some concern that assisted suicide does not guarantee a dignified death, since some patients may experience complications such as nausea and vomiting.^[3] There is some concern that age discrimination denies the elderly a dignified death.^[4]

References

↑ Nancy Neff (June 2, 2008), A Dignified Death, University of Texas at Austin
↑ Michael J. Meyer, Aid in Dying, Santa Clara University
↑ Richard M. Doerflinger, A Dignified Death for the Suicide Agenda?, National Right to Life
↑ Elderly 'denied dignified death', BBC News, 25 May 2005

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