Luciana Dadalto
Luciana Dadalto
This article discusses who can write a valid advanced directive by analyzing the classical theory of disabilities and the introduction of the criterion of judgment in civil law. In the search for the answer of the proposed problem, this art...
Brief notes on the portuguese criminal regime of homicide upon request of the victim and physician assisted suicide [0.03%]
论葡萄牙刑法中的被害人承诺杀人及医生协助自杀制度之简要笔记
Sara Leitão Moreira
Sara Leitão Moreira
Society is changing at an unprecedented rate. Several areas of knowledge are evolving on a daily basis, namely medicine and connected sciences. Hence it is needed that the legislator walks at least right behind this evolution, in order not ...
Advance directives: the consecration of autonomy and dignity of the human being [0.03%]
预立医嘱：人的自主权及尊严的实现
Marianna Chaves
Marianna Chaves
Advance directives emerge in the doctor-patient relationship as a way to ensure that the autonomy of the patient is observed, prior to a potential state of incapacity. Thus, autonomy can be exercised ensuring patient's dignity and self-dete...
Shane Campbell
Shane Campbell
This article seeks to outline the law relating to euthanasia and assisted-suicide in New Zealand, and to critically examine whether there are any practical justifications for retaining the current prohibition. The paper initially discusses ...
André Dias Pereira
André Dias Pereira
The article describes the recent Portuguese Act of 16 July 2012 on Living wills and Health care proxy, in a comparative perspective. After six years of parliamentary debate, the law was approved by unanimity and provides binding advance dec...
Rethinking ethical and legal issues at the end of life in the U.K. and Brazil: a role for solidarity? [0.03%]
从团结的角度反思英国和巴西生命尽头的伦理和法律问题
Carla A Arena Ventura,Ann Gallagher,Robert Jago et al.
Carla A Arena Ventura et al.
There are currently high profile debates about legal and ethical aspects of end of life care and treatment in the U.K. and Brazil. Unlike some other jurisdictions, neither country has legalised assisted dying or euthanasia. We argue that it...
Advance directives and living wills: the role of patient's autonomy in the Brazilian experience [0.03%]
预立指令和生前遗嘱：巴西经验中的患者自主权作用
Eduardo Dantas
Eduardo Dantas
This paper aims to discuss the development of the notion that the patient has the right to refuse treatment, and how the Brazilian legal system is dealing with bioethical dilemmas, such as the possibility of exercising autonomy through adva...
What are the consequences of disregarding a "do not resuscitate directive" in the United States? [0.03%]
忽视「不施行心肺复苏指令」在美国会有什么后果？
Nicole Marie Saitta,Samuel D Hodge Jr
Nicole Marie Saitta
Does a valid cause of action exist against a health care provider who intentionally disregards a "do-not resuscitate order," prolonging a patient's life? Wrongful prolongation of life has not gained traction in the United States. Although t...
Previously expressed wishes in the Czech republic--a missed chance of the Czech legislator [0.03%]
捷克的预先表达的遗愿——捷克立法者的错失机会
Helena Peterková
Helena Peterková
By ratification of the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, previously expressed wishes as a completely new institute have been, via Article 9, implemented in the Czech legal system. With no history of practical experience with previ...
Neuroscience research involving older persons in Canada: some legal and neuroethical concerns [0.03%]
加拿大老年人参与的神经科学研究中的法律和神经伦理问题
Cheluchi Onyemelukwe
Cheluchi Onyemelukwe
In this paper, I will examine some legal and ethical issues that arise in relation to neuroscience research involving older persons in Canada. Such research includes research relating to dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. Dementias su...