title: The right to die: a South African perspective.
abstract: The right to die is discussed here from a South African perspective. Even though there is still strong opposition to euthanasia in legal circles, organised religious groups and the public at large, there are academics and professionals who advocate passive euthanasia on moral grounds. If the right to die is seen (and accepted) as a mere continuation and extension of the right to a dignified life, there should be no valid opposition to it. Such acceptance will however go against judicial decisions that have been handed down in cases involving euthanasia.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: van Zÿl
mesh_terms: D000353:Africa, Southern; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005065:Euthanasia; D028601:Euthanasia, Active; D006801:Humans; D012297:Right to Die / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D028761:Withholding Treatment