Indian Health Ministry proposes passive euthanasia guidelines for terminally ill patients.
The Indian Health Ministry has proposed draft guidelines on passive euthanasia for terminally ill patients, emphasizing informed decision-making regarding life support withdrawal. Four conditions must be met: brainstem death declaration, medical expert consensus on the condition's irreversibility, documented informed refusal by the patient or surrogate, and adherence to Supreme Court procedures. Feedback is invited by October 20, but the guidelines face criticism from the Indian Medical Association. Active euthanasia remains illegal in India.
September 28, 2024
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