An Ethical Argument on Choice of Death in Chinese Hospitalpice / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

The hospitalpice enterprise has developed vigorously in China ever since 1980s.However,influenced by the long history and traditional Chinese culture,there are some ethical dilemmas in the issues of choice of death and palliative treatment.Choice of death and palliative treatment for the dying patients have been restricted by the traditional Chinese philosophy of death,traditional principles of filial piety,and the absence of support from euthanasia legislation.It is suggested that during the introduction of hospitalpice into china,the traditional Chinese value be respected.Meanwhile,people's cognition of hospitalpice should also be shifted to decrease the constraint of traditional ideas.The whole social power should be united and professional regulation construction should also be strengthened.Besides,it is also important to improve training for related professionals,promote the process of hospitalpice legislation as well as go abide by the current laws in order to achieve a high-quality hospitalpice.