“With terminal illness, your fate is sealed. Morally, we're more comfortable with a situation where you don't cause death, but you hasten it. We think that's a bright line. Comparing the U.S. with Switzerland, where assisted suicide is legal for patients suffering 'intolerable health problems.'”
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Arthur Caplan
Arthur Caplan is a renowned bioethicist and professor, born in 1950. He has extensive research and teaching experience in the field of bioethics, particularly in clinical ethics and bioethics. Professor Caplan has held teaching positions at several academic institutions and has promoted bioethics education globally. more
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