Death of John Paul II and the basic human care for the sick and the dying.

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  • Author(s): Velez G JR
  • Source:
    Ethics & medicine : a Christian perspective on issues in bioethics [Ethics Med] 2005 Fall; Vol. 21 (3), pp. 167-77.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Trinity Graduate School, Trinity International University Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9200377 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0266-688X (Print) Linking ISSN: 0266688X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ethics Med
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2020- : Deerfield, IL : Trinity Graduate School, Trinity International University
      Original Publication: Edinburgh : Rutherford House,
    • Subject Terms:
      Catholicism* ; Persistent Vegetative State* ; Value of Life*; Euthanasia, Passive/*ethics ; Nutritional Support/*ethics; Ethical Theory ; Eugenics ; Euthanasia, Active/ethics ; Euthanasia, Active/legislation & jurisprudence ; Human Rights ; Humans ; Life Support Care/ethics ; Netherlands ; Personal Autonomy ; Quality of Life ; Suicide, Assisted/ethics ; Suicide, Assisted/legislation & jurisprudence ; United States
    • Abstract:
      The death of Terri Schiavo by starvation and its sanction by some United States Courts indicates the alarming revival of the eugenics and euthanasia movement. From the legal sanction of physician-assisted suicide, the euthanasia movement now tries to advance the legal protection for "mercy killing." Terri was diagnosed with persistent vegetative state, a term that is outdated, vague and imprecise and that likens a human being to a vegetable. Medical literature indicates that patient with so-called "persistent vegetative state" can recover, and that they do experience pain. The euthanasia movement, linked to eugenics in its origin and present day influence in bioethics espouses the Nazi notion of "lives not worth living," unlimited patient autonomy, and philosophical utilitarianism. John Paul II countered the eugenic philosophy with the classical Western concept of man as the image and likeness of God, responsible for the care of himself and society as a whole. He taught in writing and by example that food and water are basic human care that every person should receive. In the last days of his life he showed a judicious use of proportionate or ordinary means to maintain life. He chose to forego disproportionate medical treatment when there was no reasonable hope of recovery. At that point he continued to receive ordinary medical care, together with basic human and spiritual care.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: KIE Local ID #: 125116.
      Keywords: Death and Euthanasia; Religious Approach
      Note: 39 fn. Note: KIE Bib: allowing to die/religious aspects
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20060216 Date Completed: 20060418 Latest Revision: 20060213
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      16475275