Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jan 2018
The Views of Clergy Regarding Ethical Controversies in Care at the End of Life.
Although religion often informs ethical judgments, little is known about the views of American clergy regarding controversial end-of-life ethical issues including allowing to die and physician aid in dying or physician-assisted suicide (PAD/PAS). ⋯ Most U.S. clergy approve of "allowing to die" but reject the morality or legalization of PAD/PAS. Respectful discussion in public discourse should consider rather than ignore underlying religious reasons informing end-of-life controversies.