Year: 2003 Source: Medicine and law, v.22, no.3, (2003), p.551-560 SIEC No: 20040705

This document reviews the consequences of the End of Life Decisions Act – a draft bill in South Africa. Within this discussion, euthanasia is defined, the background of the Act is explored, its implications for the South African legal system are examined, & an overview of the Act itself is provided. (3 refs)