Help for those accompanying Catholics facing end of life decisions
Summary
Australian Catholic Bishops have released the Companion Guide to better inform patients and their loved ones about euthanasia. The document was made after consulting Church leaders and health workers. Catholic Health Australia believes that more funding and attention should be placed in palliative care. The justification is that without adequate palliative care options, patients may seek euthanasia because of the lack of alternatives.
Relevance
The article illuminates a resource that can be used both in secular and Catholic hospitals to better inform people about euthanasia according to Catholic teachings. This document reduces the unknown about euthanasia, which will hopefully result in better informed patient decision-making.