Dignified death

Dignified death is a somewhat elusive concept often related to suicide. One factor that has been cited as a core component of dignified death is maintaining a sense of control.[1] Another view is that a truly dignified death is an extension of a dignified life.[2] There is some concern that assisted suicide does not guarantee a dignified death, since some patients may experience complications such as nausea and vomiting.[3] There is some concern that age discrimination denies the elderly a dignified death.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Nancy Neff (June 2, 2008), A Dignified Death, University of Texas at Austin
  2. ↑ Michael J. Meyer, Aid in Dying, Santa Clara University
  3. ↑ Richard M. Doerflinger, A Dignified Death for the Suicide Agenda?, National Right to Life
  4. ↑ Elderly 'denied dignified death', BBC News, 25 May 2005