Ejercicio de la autonomía de la voluntad anticipada como recurso legal en el Ecuador

Abstract

The transition between human existence and the end of life is a natural process, which emphasizes the importance of guaranteeing the right to a dignified death and the state's provision of the necessary resources to cover such needs. It is of utmost importance to have a binding legal document that acknowledges people’s will when going through a state that prevents them from expressing their wishes regarding their preferred treatment. Therefore, following the example of foreign countries, a practical and enforceable document has been adapted to allow people to make known their wishes regarding their final days. It is relevant to understand that this document concerns the type of treatment a person wishes to have at the moment of their death, but not their wishes regarding their assets.