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Perspective • Vol.6, Issue 9 • ISSN: 2766-2276 • Open Access • CC BY 4.0

Open Access Perspective Vol.6, Issue 9 September 30, 2025

A Study of Ethical Dilemmas: A Philosophical Perspective on Euthanasia in the Treatment of Terminal Illness

DOI: 10.37871/jbres2194
Authors
Zainal Munir, Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin and Sri Astutik Andayani

Abstract

Euthanasia, as a medical procedure for terminal illnesses, is a controversial topic in ethics, especially philosophy. This procedure involves the decision to end a patient's life to reduce suffering, but it raises moral dilemmas about the right to life, individual autonomy, and medical obligations. The main philosophical perspectives discussed are deontology and utilitarianism. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The search was conducted in the Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science (WoS), ProQuest, Sage Journal, and Science Direct databases from 2020 to 2025. The articles included were English-language, full-text articles, and not review articles. Of the total 1,202 records screened, six studies were included in this systematic review. The results show that the philosophical perspective on euthanasia in the treatment of terminal illness presents an ethical dilemma for healthcare professionals. Conclusion: The study of the ethical dilemma of euthanasia, from a philosophical perspective, is very important in understanding medical decisions related to the suffering of clients with terminal illness. This study also found a gap between the acceptance of euthanasia in Western countries and countries with more conservative cultures, by exploring moral influences such as deontology and utilitarianism. The purpose of this study is to provide a holistic understanding and recommendations for medical service policymakers who are more sensitive to the values and culture of society. In the study of euthanasia ethics, a philosophical perspective is important for understanding medical decisions related to the suffering of terminal patients. This study fills the gap between the acceptance of euthanasia in Western countries and countries with conservative cultures by exploring the influence of moralities such as deontology and utilitarianism. The goal is to provide a holistic understanding and recommendations for medical policies that are sensitive to the cultural and moral values of society.

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Zainal Munir, Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin and Sri Astutik Andayani (2025). A Study of Ethical Dilemmas: A Philosophical Perspective on Euthanasia in the Treatment of Terminal Illness. Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences, 6(9). https://doi.org/10.37871/jbres2194

Article Information

JournalJournal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (JBRES)
ISSN2766-2276
DOI DOI 10.37871/jbres2194
Volume / IssueVol. 6, Issue 9
ReceivedSeptember 24, 2025
AcceptedSeptember 27, 2025
PublishedSeptember 30, 2025
Article TypePerspective
Pages1393-1400
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — Open Access
PublisherSciRes Literature LLC, Sheridan, WY, USA
LanguageEnglish
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