Weber W M
Suicide Life Threat Behav. 1988 Summer;18(2):181-96. doi: 10.1111/j.1943-278x.1988.tb00152.x.
This letter first discusses two meanings of a "right to die." In the popular sense, the term refers to a right to refuse life-sustaining treatment. In the strict sense, the term signifies an affirmative right to obtain death--a right to suicide. The letter then explores the legal implications of a suicide right. This right would extend to competent adults, mature minors, and probably also incompetent persons. Counselors would have to inform clients of the suicide option. Intervention to prevent suicide could trigger civil liability. Suicidal intentions would not justify involuntary commitment. Consent would become a defense to homicide.
这封信首先讨论了“死亡权”的两种含义。从通俗意义上讲，该术语指的是拒绝维持生命治疗的权利。从严格意义上讲，该术语意味着获得死亡的肯定性权利——自杀权。然后这封信探讨了自杀权的法律影响。这项权利将扩展到有行为能力的成年人、成熟的未成年人，可能还包括无行为能力的人。咨询师将不得不告知客户自杀这一选择。预防自杀的干预措施可能会引发民事责任。自杀意图不能成为非自愿收容的正当理由。同意将成为杀人罪的抗辩理由。
