Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/111919
Title: Exploring euthanasia in Malta : an intersectional analysis of medical, legal, and ethical perspectives
Authors: Blundell, Renald
Cini, Martina
Blundell, Kimberley
Vella, Stefan
Keywords: Euthanasia -- Malta
Assisted suicide -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church
Euthanasia -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church
Euthanasia -- Moral and ethical aspects
Euthanasia -- Public opinion
Medical ethics -- Malta
Life and death, Power over -- Decision making
Issue Date: 2023
Publisher: TMR Publishing Group
Citation: Blundell, R., Cini, M., Blundell, R., & Vella, S. (2023). Exploring euthanasia in Malta : an intersectional analysis of medical, legal, and ethical perspectives. History and Philosophy of Medicine, 5(3), 16.
Abstract: This paper provides a comprehensive examination of euthanasia from various perspectives, including medical, legal, religious, philosophical, and moral. The study also explores the public perceptions and trends in Malta. The medical perspective analyses the benefits and risks of euthanasia and its impact on the healthcare system. The legal perspective discusses the legality of euthanasia in Malta and the potential legal implications of legalizing the practice. The religious perspective explores the beliefs of various religious groups in Malta, particularly Catholicism, on euthanasia. The philosophical perspective discusses the ethical and moral considerations of euthanasia. The paper also analyses the results of surveys conducted in Malta, examining the public’s attitudes towards euthanasia. Overall, the study provides a thorough analysis of euthanasia from various angles, shedding light on the complex and controversial nature of the topic.
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/111919
ISSN: 26244888
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