A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO SUICIDE TOURISM

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International Journal of Health Management and Tourism
Volume:1 Issue:3
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO SUICIDE TOURISM

A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO SUICIDE TOURISM

Authors : Maşide GÜRCÜ, Muradiye VAROL, Betül BAŞAR KARA, Dilaver TENGİLİMOĞLU

Pages : 25-36

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Publication Date : 2016-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract : Abstract In this study, it is aimed to enlighten the fact of suicide tourism putting forth the approach of the different disciplines to the suicide tourism. The study consists of three chapters. First of all, euthanasia and assisted suicide topics were dealt with. Later, the approach of the religions to the suicide was explained, and the eastern and western points of views were examined. The last part of the article is on the suicide tourism. Describing the suicide and death tourism, the different applications in different countries were analyzed, and examples of assisted suicidal attempts were presented. Dignitas Organization in Switzerland which is the central point of suicide tourism was evaluated. The future of suicide, and suicidal tourism were interpreted in terms of religion, sociology, health and tourism, and some advices were made. Key Words: Suicidal Tourism, Death Tourism, Health Tourism, Assisted Suicide, Dignitas Clinic
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