Autonomy,the Other and Euthanasia / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

The accomplishment of voluntary active euthanasia must involve the concept of "the other".The whole autonomy is an Abstract theoretical principle,which meets logic difficulty in real practice."The other" limits autonomy on the attitude towards life,family relationship,social relationship,physicians,and so on,which is also the practical basis for the accomplishment of euthanasia.When an individual chooses the will of performing euthanasia,he or she should abide by the principles of respect,communion and autonomy.These principles should also be followed in the future legislation of euthanasia.