MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING, INFORMED CONSENT AND RIGHTS OF THE TERMINAL PATIENT, BETWEEN THE CURRENT REGULATIONS AND THE DIGNIFIED DEATH BILL

Authors

  • Sebastián Mendoza Montecino Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29393/RD253-3AMSM10003

Keywords:

Medical assistance in dying, informed consent, terminal patient, pain (suffering), autonomy

Abstract

The dignified death bill abolishes the limitations imposed by Law 20.584 on the informed consent of terminally ill patients. Medical assistance in dying is constituted as a right, defines the notion of terminal patient and establishes the requirements to make the request effective by the patient. This paper analyzes the main concepts used in this bill and its relationship with current regulations. This research shows inconsistencies of the project with the role of the doctor on the administration of the lethal substance, as well as with respect to the maintenance of ordinary support measures. 

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Published

2023-06-30

How to Cite

Mendoza Montecino, S. (2023). MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING, INFORMED CONSENT AND RIGHTS OF THE TERMINAL PATIENT, BETWEEN THE CURRENT REGULATIONS AND THE DIGNIFIED DEATH BILL. University of Concepción Law Review, 91(253), 67 - 92. https://doi.org/10.29393/RD253-3AMSM10003

Issue

Vol. 91 No. 253 (2023)

Section

Artículos

Copyright (c) 2023 Sebastián Mendoza Montecino

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