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DROIT AUTO-DETERMINATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rights and Freedoms
  • Health Law
CONT

The right to self-determination is based on the ethical principle of respect for persons, and it indicates that humans are capable of controlling their own destiny.

Key term(s)
  • right to selfdetermination

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droits et libertés
  • Droit de la santé
CONT

Le témoin de Jéhovah adulte qui refuse une transfusion sanguine, tout en sachant que c'est probablement là le seul moyen d'éviter la mort, exerce son droit à l'autodétermination. Il en est de même du cancéreux qui renonce à un traitement susceptible de prolonger son existence.

Key term(s)
  • droit à l'auto-détermination

Spanish

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