IAPC Ethics Papers

Following consultation with the IAPC membership, the Irish Association for Palliative Care Ethics Working Group announces the launch of three new Ethics Papers

Click here or on the images below to access the latest Ethics Papers from the IAPC

1.Artificial Hydration in Terminally Ill Patients

This Paper outlines the position of the IAPC with respect to Artificial Hydration in terminally ill patients

2.Palliative Sedation
	This Paper is aimed at healthcare professionals. It highlights for discussion some of the ethical issues arising in the use of palliative sedation. It is intended to serve as a focus point when issues of sedation are being considered.

3.Voluntary Euthanasia

This Paper is aimed at healthcare professionals. Its purpose is to highlight for discussion some of the ethical issues arising in relation to voluntary euthanasia.

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