Investigation and Ethical Reflection on Euthanasia among Graduate Students in HuaZhong Normal University
- VernacularTitle:对武汉师范院校应届毕业生有关安乐死的伦理学调查与思考
- Author:
Genmao HUANG
;
Haobin ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Euthanasia;
Wuhan;
Normal University;
Graduate Students;
Bioethics;
Investigation
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
1994;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
By random sampling,we investigated 276 graduate students of Huazhong Normal University in Wuhan for their understandings on euthanasia.The survey data showed that only a few students have a clear recognition of euthanasia,and no more than 50% of the students investigated accepted active or passive euthanasia,while the acceptance of passive euthanasia was less than 25%.However,the students realized that individuals have the right for euthanasia since they considered euthanasia as a humanitarian behavior,and they hoped certain legislations would be soon available.The students with different backgrounds including genders,majorities,and origins of hometowns(from urban or suburban areas) all have influences on their understanding of euthanasia.Therefore,more extensive investigations are in great need for the future legislation of euthanasia.
