Ethical dilemmas in care of older adults euthanasia as the final point

Abstract

There is the well-known text, written by Sir Francis Bacon cited by Bont et all (2007) that says: “One can still go further: I believe that the doctor's job is not only to restore health, but also to mitigate pain and torment. Of diseases;Also out of humanity, they must acquire the skills and pay attention to how the dying can leave life more easily and quietly”. Objective, to analyze the ethical dilemma that arises in the care of older adult patients when the moment comes to define the continuity of life or not, requested by the patient themselves, family members and/or legal representatives or representatives.