Abstract
Three groups of health care professionals were canvassed for their views on euthanasia - student nurses, practising nurses and doctors. The aim of the research was to make a possible contribution to a formalised health policy on this issue for the ACT.The following forms of euthanasia were covered by the research:
(i) voluntary active euthanasia;
(ii) voluntary passive euthanasia;
(iii) involuntary active euthanasia:
(iv) involuntary passive euthanasia.
Passive forms of euthanasia were found to be the most acceptable.
Voluntary forms of euthanasia were not found. in general, to be more approved of than involuntary forms of euthanasia. However, active forms of euthanasia were much less acceptable than passive forms.
In order to adapt the research findings to a methodology for policy use, Allison's models (1971) of public policy development were modified into a single model. This provided an application of the research results in such a way as to allow for the development of a possible formalised policy on euthanasia, and practical applications.
The conclusions drawn from the research findings and the subsequent recommendations are supportive of law reform.
| Date of Award | 1991 |
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| Original language | English |
| Supervisor | Linda Hort (Supervisor) & Anita Max (Supervisor) |
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