End of life decisions in Malaysia: adequacies of ethical codes and developing legal standards
End-of-life decision making is an area of medical practice in which ethical dilemmas and legal interventions have become increasingly prevalent. Decisions are no longer confined to clinical assessments, rather they involve wider considerations such as patient’s religious and cultural beliefs, fina...
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iium-438092016-03-11T08:24:25Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/43809/ End of life decisions in Malaysia: adequacies of ethical codes and developing legal standards Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie Alias, Fadhlina K Law (General) KPG Malaysia End-of-life decision making is an area of medical practice in which ethical dilemmas and legal interventions have become increasingly prevalent. Decisions are no longer confined to clinical assessments, rather they involve wider considerations such as patient’s religious and cultural beliefs, financial constraints, and the wishes of family members. These decisions affect everyone concerned, including members of the community as a whole. Therefore, it is imperative that clear ethical codes and legal standards are developed to guide the medical profession on the best possible course of action for patients. This article considers the relevant ethical codes and legal provisions in Malaysia governing certain aspects of end-of-life decision-making. It highlights the lack of judicial decisions in this area as well as the limitations with the Malaysian regulatory system. The article recommends the development of comprehensive ethical codes and legal standards to guide end-of-life decision-making in Malaysia. Thomson Reuters 2015-06-30 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/43809/1/JLM_June_2015_front_cover.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/43809/2/JLM_June_2015_kassim_%26_alias.pdf Jahn Kassim, Puteri Nemie and Alias, Fadhlina (2015) End of life decisions in Malaysia: adequacies of ethical codes and developing legal standards. Journal of Law and Medicine, 22 (4). pp. 934-950. ISSN 1320-159X http://www.thomsonreuters.com.au/journal-of-law-and-medicine-online/productdetail/97183 |
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End-of-life decision making is an area of medical practice in which ethical dilemmas and legal interventions have become increasingly prevalent. Decisions are no longer confined to clinical assessments, rather they involve wider considerations such as patient’s religious and cultural beliefs, financial constraints, and the wishes of family members. These decisions affect everyone concerned, including members of the community as a whole. Therefore, it is imperative that clear ethical codes and legal standards are developed to guide the medical profession on the best possible course of action for patients. This article considers the relevant ethical codes and legal provisions in Malaysia governing certain aspects of end-of-life decision-making. It highlights the lack of judicial decisions in this area as well as the limitations with the Malaysian regulatory system. The article recommends the development of comprehensive ethical codes and legal standards to guide end-of-life decision-making in Malaysia. |
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End of life decisions in Malaysia: adequacies of ethical codes and developing legal standards |
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End of life decisions in Malaysia: adequacies of ethical codes and developing legal standards |
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End of life decisions in Malaysia: adequacies of ethical codes and developing legal standards |
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