IAPC position: We oppose all forms of euthanasia
Published on: September 22, 2014
In response to the Supreme Court’s call for a debate on the issue, IAPC has proclaimed its unambiguous stand on euthanasia:
The Indian Association of Palliative Care opposes euthanasia in all its forms. Good symptom control through palliative care can pre-empt the request for euthanasia. Withholding or withdrawing treatment that is medically futile does not amount to euthanasia.Read the complete statement.
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