Problems of Euthanasia Terminology Usage in Law and Bioethics in Lithuania
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The aim of the article is to reveal the problem of euthanasia terminology usage in law and bioethics in Lithuania. To reach the goal the following tasks have been advanced: 1. Present the analysis of scientific works in law and bioethics published in Lithuania on the issue of euthanasia from the point of view of its terminology usage. 2. Study the evolution of the term euthanasia and present the examples of terminology usage of its specific varieties, relying on the universally accepted ethical criteria (distinguish euthanasia from a physician assisted suicide). 3. Distinguish euthanasia from patient’s right to refuse the treatment.
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