Euthanasia: elderly of socioeconomic classes D/E would perform or allow it for relatives?

Authors

  • Diego Fraga Rezende Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB)
  • Gabriela Nunes Oliveira Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB)
  • Lucy Gomes Vianna Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB)
  • Izabel Borges dos Santos Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial12p259-271

Keywords:

Euthanasia, Non institutionalized elderly, End of life

Abstract

We investigated 75 elderly of low socio-economic classes, living in the community, whether they allowed euthanasia in family members. 77.3% do not perform euthanasia. Regarding permission to a physician, responded with negatives: 78.7% for active form, 68% for passive, and 62.7% for double effect. The contrary arguments were: religious issues, destiny believing, hope of healing, don't assume the responsibility and guilty conscience.

Author Biographies

Diego Fraga Rezende, Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB)

Graduando em Medicina pela Universidade Católica de Brasília.

Gabriela Nunes Oliveira, Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB)

Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade Católica de Brasília.

Lucy Gomes Vianna, Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB)

Médica, PhD University of London, professora do curso de Medicina e do curso de pós‐graduação Stricto Sensu em Gerontologia, UCB. Professora Titular de Clínica Médica, Universidade de Brasília (aposentada).

Izabel Borges dos Santos, Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB)

Enfermeira. Mestre em Gerontologia.

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Published

2013-10-23

How to Cite

Rezende, D. F., Oliveira, G. N., Vianna, L. G., & dos Santos, I. B. (2013). Euthanasia: elderly of socioeconomic classes D/E would perform or allow it for relatives?. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial12), 259–271. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial12p259-271

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 12 - Finitude/Morte e Velhice

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