Freedom

Should people have the freedom to refuse medical treatment?

For

Everyone controls their own body.

Against

Refusal can risk their life and burden others.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • refusal is simply a matter of bodily autonomy.
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  • You don't need a good reason, or in fact any reason.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Generally we default to assuming that the person wishes to live and be cared for.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • death is not really an ideal solution here.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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