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Draft norms on passive euthanasia can expose doctors to legal scrutiny

Bold step, but doctors may be concerned over increased legal scrutiny, say experts

Draft norms on passive euthanasia can expose doctors to legal scrutiny
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 9:06 PM IST

Draft norms on passive euthanasia can expose doctors to legal scrutiny: IMA

National President IMA R V Asokan says doctors have always taken such clinical decisions in good faith

Draft norms on passive euthanasia can expose doctors to legal scrutiny: IMA
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 2:12 PM IST

US woman dies in first use of Swiss suicide pod, several arrested

Swiss health minister stated that the Sarco suicide capsule fails to meet product safety standards and the use of nitrogen is not legally compliant in the country

US woman dies in first use of Swiss suicide pod, several arrested
Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Dying made easier? Switzerland prepares for use of portable suicide pods

The Sarco capsule, a nitrogen-filled pod enabling death by hypoxia, is expected to be used in Switzerland soon, providing an assisted dying option without medical supervision

Dying made easier? Switzerland prepares for use of portable suicide pods
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 1:39 PM IST

Gyanvapi mosque case main petitioner seeks permission for euthanasia

She alleged that they spread a rumour that she was withdrawing the case, while "neither any such statement or information was issued in the said case

Gyanvapi mosque case main petitioner seeks permission for euthanasia
Updated On : 08 Jun 2023 | 9:32 AM IST

Passive euthanasia: In India, debate on 'living will' has seen many turns

On Jan 17, SC decided to 'tweak' its 2018 verdict to make passive euthanasia more workable

Passive euthanasia: In India, debate on 'living will' has seen many turns
Updated On : 19 Jan 2023 | 2:03 PM IST

See you soon: Colombian man dies publicly under new euthanasia policy

60-year-old Escobar celebrated what he called victory in his two-year battle with a lung ailment

See you soon: Colombian man dies publicly under new euthanasia policy
Updated On : 09 Jan 2022 | 11:22 PM IST

New Zealanders agree to legalise euthanasia in referendum but not marijuana

New Zealanders have voted in favour of legalising euthanasia in a binding referendum. But in preliminary results they were rejecting a measure to legalise marijuana

New Zealanders agree to legalise euthanasia in referendum but not marijuana
Updated On : 30 Oct 2020 | 9:24 AM IST

Nirbhaya convicts' families seek permission for euthanasia from President

The families said that there are no sins that cannot be forgiven

Nirbhaya convicts' families seek permission for euthanasia from President
Updated On : 16 Mar 2020 | 8:40 AM IST

A taste of fire: Lawmakers in Chile are debating legalisation of euthanasia

The euthanasia bill will now be analysed article by article and probably will be voted on by the lower house next month

A taste of fire: Lawmakers in Chile are debating legalisation of euthanasia
Updated On : 12 Aug 2018 | 11:31 AM IST

Passive euthanasia is the law of the land: Centre to Supreme Court

Hearing in the case to continue on Wednesday

Passive euthanasia is the law of the land: Centre to Supreme Court
Updated On : 11 Oct 2017 | 4:23 AM IST

Right to die: Will euthanasia be a fundamental right? SC to hear plea today

The court will consider the plea of an NGO, Common Cause, to declare 'right to die with dignity' as a fundamental right

Right to die: Will euthanasia be a fundamental right? SC to hear plea today
Updated On : 10 Oct 2017 | 9:05 AM IST

The right to die

Draft Bill on passive euthanasia is progressive

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Updated On : 12 May 2016 | 9:41 PM IST

Passive euthanasia gets a lifeline from govt

Draft Bill allows euthanasia for patients who can take informed decisions; doctors to be protected from liability

Passive euthanasia gets a lifeline from govt
Updated On : 11 May 2016 | 1:23 AM IST