Abstract

PICON JAIMES, Yelson Alejandro; OROZCO CHINOME, Javier Esteban; LOZADA, Iván David  and  MOSCOTE SALAZAR, Luis Rafael. Disease, euthanasia and abortion: a reflection from bioethics. Revista médica Risaralda [online]. 2021, vol.27, n.1, pp.4-9.  Epub May 18, 2021. ISSN 0122-0667.  https://doi.org/10.22517/25395203.24659.

This manuscript aims to reflect on the disease, euthanasia, and abortion from bioethics, reviewing the legal implications in Colombia and comparing with the vision of health sciences professionals in different parts of the world. Chronic diseases are a major cause of functional limitation, suffering, and mortality. Some pathologies compromise the state of consciousness in people, which affects the ability to decide, so it is important to look for alternatives to guarantee the autonomy of patients. Euthanasia is accepted in only a few countries, but it has difficulties with access due to red tape or lack of regulation. Finally, abortion is judged by religious and social groups, which has led to the stigmatization of women who wish to access it.

Keywords : Bioethics; Chronic disease; Euthanasia; Abortion.

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