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EUTANASIA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Psychology (General)
- General Medicine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia
1, record 1, English, Centre%20for%20Research%20and%20Intervention%20on%20Suicide%20and%20Euthanasia
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CRISE 1, record 1, English, CRISE
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Center for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Médecine générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre de recherche et d'intervention sur le suicide et l'euthanasie
1, record 1, French, Centre%20de%20recherche%20et%20d%27intervention%20sur%20le%20suicide%20et%20l%27euthanasie
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CRISE 1, record 1, French, CRISE
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Centre de recherche qui] contribue à la prévention du suicide et à la réduction de ses impacts négatifs en encourageant l'avancement et l'utilisation de connaissances interdisciplinaires sur le suicide et sa prévention ainsi que sur l'euthanasie. 2, record 1, French, - Centre%20de%20recherche%20et%20d%27intervention%20sur%20le%20suicide%20et%20l%27euthanasie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités del sector privado
- Psicología (Generalidades)
- Medicina
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro de Investigación e Intervención sobre el Suicidio y la Eutanasia
1, record 1, Spanish, Centro%20de%20Investigaci%C3%B3n%20e%20Intervenci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20el%20Suicidio%20y%20la%20Eutanasia
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Physicians' Alliance against Euthanasia
1, record 2, English, Physicians%27%20Alliance%20against%20Euthanasia
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Physicians' Alliance against Euthanasia was founded in 2012 by 24 Quebec doctors, in response to the report of the Quebec government's Select Committee on Dying with Dignity, which recommended legalization of euthanasia in Quebec, redefining it as health care to escape the Canadian Criminal code prohibition of causing the death of any person, even with his or her consent. 1, record 2, English, - Physicians%27%20Alliance%20against%20Euthanasia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Collectif des médecins contre l'euthanasie
1, record 2, French, Collectif%20des%20m%C3%A9decins%20contre%20l%27euthanasie
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Collectif des médecins contre l'euthanasie a été fondé en 2012 par 24 médecins du Québec, en réaction au rapport de la Commission spéciale Mourir dans la dignité du gouvernement du Québec. Ce rapport recommandait que le Québec légalise l'euthanasie, en la définissant comme soin de santé pour détourner le Code criminel du Canada, qui interdit de causer la mort d'une personne, même si celle-ci y donne son consentement. 1, record 2, French, - Collectif%20des%20m%C3%A9decins%20contre%20l%27euthanasie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités profesionales
- Higiene y Salud
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Colectivo de médicos contra la eutanasia
1, record 2, Spanish, Colectivo%20de%20m%C3%A9dicos%20contra%20la%20eutanasia
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este colectivo de médicos contrarios a la eutanasia fue fundado en 2012 por 24 médicos de Quebec que reaccionaron contra el informe de la Comisión Especial Morir con Dignidad del gobierno de Quebec. El informe proponía que Quebec legalizara la eutanasia, definiéndola como un cuidado sanitario para soslayar el Código Penal de Canadá, que prohíbe causar la muerte de una persona, aunque ésta haya dado su consentimiento. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Colectivo%20de%20m%C3%A9dicos%20contra%20la%20eutanasia
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-09-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Health Law
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Ethics and Morals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- voluntary euthanasia
1, record 3, English, voluntary%20euthanasia
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Voluntary euthanasia occurs when the act is done in accordance with the wishes of a competent individual or a valid advance directive. 2, record 3, English, - voluntary%20euthanasia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la santé
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Éthique et Morale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- euthanasie volontaire
1, record 3, French, euthanasie%20volontaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle d'euthanasie volontaire lorsque la personne y consent de manière libre et éclairée. 2, record 3, French, - euthanasie%20volontaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de salud
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Ética y Moral
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia voluntaria
1, record 3, Spanish, eutanasia%20voluntaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decisión voluntaria por parte de un paciente, adulto racional y competente, de poner fin a su vida debido a una enfermedad terminal o a una lesión que lo lleve a un estado terminal. 2, record 3, Spanish, - eutanasia%20voluntaria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La eutanasia voluntaria es aquella en la que una persona pone fin a su vida bien directamente o bien rechazando el tratamiento. Pero también se consideran incluidos en la eutanasia voluntaria aquellos casos en los que la persona afectada convence a algún familiar, médico o amigo para que se la practique, o llegada la situación de inconsciencia, no permita el uso de sistemas auxiliares de apoyo. 3, record 3, Spanish, - eutanasia%20voluntaria
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- indirect euthanasia
1, record 4, English, indirect%20euthanasia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unintended shortening of life in the course of treatment to abate suffering ... 2, record 4, English, - indirect%20euthanasia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- euthanasie indirecte
1, record 4, French, euthanasie%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] administration d'antalgiques dont la conséquence seconde et non recherchée est la mort. 2, record 4, French, - euthanasie%20indirecte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Derecho de salud
- Ética y Moral
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia indirecta
1, record 4, Spanish, eutanasia%20indirecta
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-08-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- direct euthanasia
1, record 5, English, direct%20euthanasia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Direct euthanasia: the intention and direct effect of the treatment is the death of the patient. 2, record 5, English, - direct%20euthanasia
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- euthanasie directe
1, record 5, French, euthanasie%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... intervention dont la nature ou l'effet direct est de provoquer la mort d'autrui par compassion. 2, record 5, French, - euthanasie%20directe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'injection de narcotique qui vise à faire mourir le malade constitue de l'euthanasie directe. 2, record 5, French, - euthanasie%20directe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Derecho de salud
- Ética y Moral
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia directa
1, record 5, Spanish, eutanasia%20directa
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-08-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- active euthanasia
1, record 6, English, active%20euthanasia
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deliberate action taken to shorten the life of a terminally ill person in order to end suffering or to allow death with dignity. 2, record 6, English, - active%20euthanasia
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The distinction between passive and active euthanasia is no longer used because passive euthanasia (the withholding or withdrawing of treatment) is legal. Active euthanasia is now simply called euthanasia. 3, record 6, English, - active%20euthanasia
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- euthanasie active
1, record 6, French, euthanasie%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'euthanasie active suppose une intervention positive du soignant, ou du proche, caractérisée généralement par le fait d'administrer au patient une substance létale ou une substance antalgique à des doses létales. 2, record 6, French, - euthanasie%20active
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distinction entre l'euthanasie active et l'euthanasie passive n'est plus utilisée étant donné que l'euthanasie passive (le refus ou l'arrêt de traitement) est légale. L'euthanasie active est maintenant simplement nommée euthanasie. 3, record 6, French, - euthanasie%20active
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Derecho de salud
- Ética y Moral
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia activa
1, record 6, Spanish, eutanasia%20activa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- eutanasia positiva 2, record 6, Spanish, eutanasia%20positiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eutanasia que mediante una acción positiva provoca la muerte del paciente. 3, record 6, Spanish, - eutanasia%20activa
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eutanasia activa o positiva: es el hecho de provocar directa y voluntariamente la muerte de otra persona para evitar que esta sufra o que muera de un modo considerado indigno. 2, record 6, Spanish, - eutanasia%20activa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-08-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- euthanasia
1, record 7, English, euthanasia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An act that involves deliberately causing the death of another person [at his or her request,] to put an end to that person’s suffering. 2, record 7, English, - euthanasia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- euthanasie
1, record 7, French, euthanasie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte qui consiste à provoquer intentionnellement la mort d’une personne à sa demande pour mettre fin à ses souffrances. 2, record 7, French, - euthanasie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Derecho de salud
- Ética y Moral
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia
1, record 7, Spanish, eutanasia
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hecho de acelerar o provocar la muerte de un enfermo incurable para evitarle sufrimiento, ya aplicando medios adecuados, ya renunciando a aplicar los que prolongarían su vida. 1, record 7, Spanish, - eutanasia
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-06-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- passive euthanasia
1, record 8, English, passive%20euthanasia
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In "passive euthanasia," treatments are withheld or withdrawn permitting the natural death of a patient. 2, record 8, English, - passive%20euthanasia
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The term] "passive euthanasia" is no longer used... as patients and their families are recognized as having the right to stop receiving care. 3, record 8, English, - passive%20euthanasia
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- euthanasie passive
1, record 8, French, euthanasie%20passive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interruption de la vie obtenue par simple suspension de traitement ou de réanimation. 2, record 8, French, - euthanasie%20passive
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'euthanasie passive, interprétée sous l'angle du droit d'une personne d'accepter ou refuser des soins ou des traitements, n'est pas illégale au Canada. 3, record 8, French, - euthanasie%20passive
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «euthanasie passive» n'est plus utilisée, car les patients et leur famille ont le droit de refuser un traitement. 4, record 8, French, - euthanasie%20passive
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Derecho de salud
- Ética y Moral
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia pasiva
1, record 8, Spanish, eutanasia%20pasiva
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-06-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- back-street euthanasia
1, record 9, English, back%2Dstreet%20euthanasia
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- clandestine euthanasia 2, record 9, English, clandestine%20euthanasia
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Back-Street Euthanasia. Assisted suicide and active, voluntary euthanasia are occurring regularly. Because these acts are illegal, they are performed entirely underground. Some patients are lucky; they are able to obtain the assistance of a physician and the act is done properly. However, many cases involve painful, botched deaths that result in terrible suffering for both the patient and the survivors. 3, record 9, English, - back%2Dstreet%20euthanasia
Record 9, Key term(s)
- backstreet euthanasia
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- euthanasie clandestine
1, record 9, French, euthanasie%20clandestine
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux éléments complémentaires appuient la demande de légalisation de l'aide au suicide et de l'euthanasie volontaire active : la pratique actuelle de l'euthanasie clandestine et l'opinion publique. 2, record 9, French, - euthanasie%20clandestine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Derecho de salud
- Ética y Moral
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia clandestina
1, record 9, Spanish, eutanasia%20clandestina
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-04-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- euthanasia
1, record 10, English, euthanasia
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act or practice of killing individuals (as ... domestic animals) that are hopelessly sick or injured for reasons of mercy. 2, record 10, English, - euthanasia
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Euthanasia as administered by a competent veterinarian is completely painless ... 3, record 10, English, - euthanasia
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sacrification humanitaire
1, record 10, French, sacrification%20humanitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- sacrification 2, record 10, French, sacrification
correct, feminine noun
- euthanasie 1, record 10, French, euthanasie
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mise à mort par des procédés rapides et non douloureux des animaux dont la guérison est impossible ou dont le propriétaire veut se débarrasser pour des raisons de convenance. 3, record 10, French, - sacrification%20humanitaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia
1, record 10, Spanish, eutanasia
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muerte sin sufrimiento físico. 2, record 10, Spanish, - eutanasia
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eutanasia: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que eutanasiar, verbo bien formado a partir de eutanasia, y sacrificar tienen significados distintos. [...] el verbo eutanasiar [...] puede definirse como 'practicar una eutanasia', [mientras que] sacrificar, [de acuerdo a] los diccionarios de uso [significa] 'matar a un animal' [...] En el ámbito veterinario, eutanasia y eutanasiar se usan con [mayor] frecuencia [...] 3, record 10, Spanish, - eutanasia
Record 11 - internal organization data 2008-10-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- involuntary euthanasia
1, record 11, English, involuntary%20euthanasia
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Euthanasia of a competent, nonconsenting person. 2, record 11, English, - involuntary%20euthanasia
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Involuntary Euthanasia. The [Special Senate Committee on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide] believe that an act of terminating a person's life against his or her wishes is murder and should continue to be treated as such. 3, record 11, English, - involuntary%20euthanasia
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- euthanasie involontaire
1, record 11, French, euthanasie%20involontaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'euthanasie involontaire est réalisée à l'encontre de la volonté d'une personne «capable», au sens juridique du terme, ou d'une directive préalable valide. 2, record 11, French, - euthanasie%20involontaire
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'euthanasie involontaire est un acte posé à l'encontre du souhait d'une personne qui est mentalement capable. Une personne est considérée mentalement capable lorsqu'elle est capable de comprendre l'information pertinente à la prise de décision concernant ses soins de santé et si elle est capable d'apprécier les conséquences de telles décisions. 3, record 11, French, - euthanasie%20involontaire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Derecho de salud
- Ética y Moral
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- eutanasia involuntaria
1, record 11, Spanish, eutanasia%20involuntaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eutanasia que se lleva a cabo en un paciente sin su conocimiento o consentimiento. 2, record 11, Spanish, - eutanasia%20involuntaria
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eutanasia involuntaria: La decisión la toma un tercero sin pedir el consentimiento de un paciente capaz de expresar su elección o en contra de su voluntad. 3, record 11, Spanish, - eutanasia%20involuntaria
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