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How do physicians form moral judgments about euthanasia?

How do doctors think about euthanasia, and what shapes their moral judgments around it?

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By Shubham Answered 1 month ago

Doctors’ views on euthanasia are influenced by how they see their role (healer vs. easing suffering), the ethical framework they rely on, and their emotional responses. Under pressure, quick moral heuristics and personal values often guide whether they support or oppose euthanasia.

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