Euthanasia for minors in Colombia, ethical and legal dilemmas of dignified death in children and adolescents.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/bioderecho.401751
Keywords: Euthanasia, palliative care, dignified death, terminally ill, Constitutional Court, autonomy of minors.

Abstract

This article seeks to understand Euthanasia as a topic that raises endless discussions in our society. Until now, the right to die with dignity was only thought for those who were of legal age in Colombia; however, by order of the Constitutional Court, this opportunity has been opened for minors to access it. Colombia is the third country in the world to establish a procedure for Euthanasia for minors, but this regulation has raised serious doubts and has fueled the debate about its ethical, social, and legal implications.

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Published
01-07-2020
How to Cite
Reyes, D., & Suarez, G. (2020). Euthanasia for minors in Colombia, ethical and legal dilemmas of dignified death in children and adolescents. Bioderecho, (10), 12 págs. https://doi.org/10.6018/bioderecho.401751