20.500.12556/ReVIS-13944 Pravni vidik evtanazije v Republiki Sloveniji v primerjavi z državami z liberalno in konzervativno ureditvijo Legal Aspect of Euthanasia in the Republic of Slovenia in Comparison with Countries with Liberal and Conservative Regulations Teoretična izhodišča: Evtanazija je pospešitev smrti pacienta z namenom olajšanja neznosnega trpljenja. Vključuje različne oblike, kot so prostovoljna, prisilna, aktivna in pasivna evtanazija, pri čemer je aktivna prostovoljna evtanazija najpogosteje obravnavana. Pomembna je razmejitev med evtanazijo, samomorom z zdravniško pomočjo in zdravljenjem z dvojnim učinkom. V Sloveniji evtanazija ni zakonsko dovoljena, dovoljena pa je pasivna oblika opustitve nepotrebnega zdravljenja, medtem ko so po svetu nekatere države evtanazijo in pomoč pri samomoru regulirale z zakonom ob strogih pogojih in ob nadzoru. Metode: Uporabljen je bil kvalitativen raziskovalni pristop in deskriptivna metoda dela. Za potrebe empiričnega dela so bili zbrani, analizirani in sintetizirani primarni ter sekundarni viri. Primarni podatki za analizo so bili pridobljeni s tehniko intervjuvanja. Vir podatkov je bil tudi pregled strokovne in znanstvene literature, pridobljene s pomočjo podatkovnih baz PubMed in dLib. Rezultati: Rezultati intervjujev kažejo, da zdravstveni delavci evtanazijo večinoma razumejo kot zavestno in aktivno dejanje za končanje neznosnega trpljenja, pri čemer jasno ločujejo med evtanazijo in pomočjo pri samomoru. Večina intervjuvanih se zaveda, da je evtanazija v Sloveniji pravno prepovedana, dovoljena pa je pasivna opustitev zdravljenja ob upoštevanju pacientove volje. Intervjuvani izražajo zadržanost do legalizacije evtanazije, predvsem zaradi etičnih dilem, možnosti zlorab in povečane odgovornosti zdravstvenega osebja. Se posebej izpostavljajo ranljivost starejših in hudo bolnih pacientov ter potrebo po jasnih pravnih in etičnih smernicah. Razprava: Ugotovitve potrjujejo, da je evtanazija med zdravstvenimi delavci razumljena kot izjemno občutljivo in kompleksno vprašanje, kjer se prepletajo pravni, etični in osebni vidiki. Zadržan odnos do njene legalizacije kaze na strah pred normalizacijo smrti kot rešitve ter na skrb za zaščito pacientovega dostojanstva in avtonomije. Rezultati med drugim poudarjajo pomen kakovostne paliativne oskrbe kot alternative evtanaziji. Razprava odpira potrebo po širšem družbenem dialogu, dodatnem izobraževanju zdravstvenih delavcev in jasnejši zakonodajni ureditvi. Introduction: Euthanasia is defined as the acceleration of a patient’s death with the aim of alleviating unbearable suffering. It includes various forms, namely voluntary, non-voluntary, active, and passive euthanasia, with active voluntary euthanasia being the most frequently discussed. An important distinction is made between euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and treatment based on the principle of double effect. In Slovenia, euthanasia is not legally permitted; however, passive euthanasia in the form of withholding or withdrawing unnecessary medical treatment is allowed. In contrast, some countries worldwide have regulated euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide by law under strict conditions and supervision. Methods: A qualitative research approach and a descriptive method were employed. For the purposes of the empirical part of the study, primary and secondary sources were collected, analyzed, and synthesized. Primary data were obtained through interview techniques. Additional data sources included a review of professional and scientific literature accessed through the PubMed and dLib databases. Results: The interview results indicate that healthcare professionals predominantly understand euthanasia as a conscious and active act aimed at ending unbearable suffering, while clearly distinguishing it from physician-assisted suicide. Most participants are aware that euthanasia is legally prohibited in Slovenia, whereas passive withdrawal of treatment in accordance with the patient’s wishes is permitted. The interviewees express reservations regarding the legalization of euthanasia, primarily due to ethical dilemmas, the potential for abuse, and the increased responsibility placed on healthcare professionals. Particular concern is expressed regarding the vulnerability of elderly and severely ill patients, as well as the need for clear legal and ethical guidelines. Discussion: The findings confirm that euthanasia is perceived by healthcare professionals as an extremely sensitive and complex issue involving legal, ethical, and personal dimensions. The cautious attitude toward its legalization reflects concerns about the normalization of death as a solution and the protection of patient dignity and autonomy. The results also highlight the importance of high-quality palliative care as an alternative to euthanasia. The discussion underscores the need for broader societal dialogue, additional education for healthcare professionals, and clearer legislative regulation should discussions on euthanasia in Slovenia continue. evtanazija samomor Slovenija zdravstvo. euthanasia suicide Slovenia healthcare. true false false Slovenski jezik Angleški jezik Diplomsko delo/naloga 2026-06-02 15:47:47 2026-06-02 15:47:47 2026-06-03 09:54:35 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 0 0000-00-00 NiDoloceno NiDoloceno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 24917 273111555 DIP_Peterle_Svjetlana_2026.pdf DIP_Peterle_Svjetlana_2026.pdf 1 FA765EBA537B15734745B907CFBECBF5 822a945f9a10da667923d51af534294346b69eca71830b9abb75e0b9c1b367d9 a3b30767-5e89-11f1-8e51-001a4af901a5 https://revis.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=16910 Univerza v Novem mestu - Fakulteta za zdravstvene vede 0 0 0