The Application of Medical Ethics Principles in Making Legal Decisions Related to Euthanasia

This study examines the application of medical ethical principles in the context of legal decision-making regarding euthanasia as a complex and sensitive issue. It aims to investigate how these principles reflected in the legal decision of euthanasia, and its impact on medical practice, legal policy, and human rights. Using a qualitative approach, including narrative analysis and interviews with doctors, ethicists, and legal experts, the study finds that balancing patient autonomy and human rights with ethical considerations is crucial in euthanasia practice. The findings provide a deeper understanding of the complexity of the relationship between medical ethics and law in the context of euthanasia, which has not been fully revealed in previous literature. The practical implication of this research is the need for collaboration between legal experts, health practitioners, and ethicists in developing a holistic and sustainable approach to policy formulation and medical practice related to euthanasia. As such, this research makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how medical ethical principles can be integrated within the legal framework to produce decisions that are grounded in human values and justice.