Public Attitudes Toward Physician-Assisted Dying in Taiwan
Author Information
Author(s): Chen Duan-Rung, Wu Kevin Chien-Chang, Kuo Chun-Tung
Primary Institution: National Taiwan University
Hypothesis
What are the public attitudes towards Physician-Assisted Dying (PAD) in Taiwan?
Conclusion
The study indicates a cultural shift towards valuing individual autonomy in end-of-life decisions among the Taiwanese public.
Supporting Evidence
- 86.2% of participants supported PAD for terminal illnesses.
- 79.2% supported PAD for unbearable non-terminal pain.
- 72.6% supported PAD for severe cognitive impairments.
Takeaway
Most people in Taiwan support the idea of helping someone die if they are very sick or in pain, showing that they care about personal choices at the end of life.
Methodology
An online survey was conducted to gather data from Taiwanese adults regarding their support for PAD.
Participant Demographics
The participants were Taiwanese adults, with support for PAD correlated with younger age, male gender, lower levels of religiosity, and non-medical professional background.
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