Dignity and cost-effectiveness: a rejection of the utilitarian approach to death

Journal of Medical Ethics 10 (3):148-151 (1984)
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Abstract

Utilitarianism is commonly assumed to be the most appropriate sub-structure for medical ethics. This view is challenged. It is suggested that the utilitarian approach to euthanasia works against the patient's individual advantage and is a corrupting influence in the relationship between the physician and society. Dignity for the individual patient is not easily achieved by assessing that person's worth against the yardstick of others' needs and wishes

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