Ärztliche Sterbehilfe in der strafrechtlichen Praxis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00194-018-0230-1
Abstract: ZusammenfassungÄrztliche Sterbehilfe birgt in Zeiten einer immer älter werdenden Gesellschaft eine Vielzahl von strafrechtlichen Risiken für klinisch tätige Ärzte. Mangels eines konkret normierten Sterbehilf(straf)rechts (Ausnahme: §§ 216, 217 StGB) ist die Rechtspraxis auf die allgemeinen Regelungen… read more here.
Keywords: sterbehilfe; strafrechtlichen; rztliche sterbehilfe; der ... See more keywords
Old Age and Euthanasia in Anthony Trollope’s The Fixed Period
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DOI: 10.1007/s11061-019-09626-5
Abstract: In this article, I examine Anthony Trollope’s futuristic fiction The Fixed Period (1882) to discuss how the author criticizes Victorian Britain’s general pursuit of national efficiency by depicting a seemingly utopian nation where euthanasia of… read more here.
Keywords: fixed period; period; old age; euthanasia ... See more keywords
Extending' euthanasia to those 'tired of living' in the Netherlands could jeopardize a well-functioning practice of physicians' assessment of a patient's request for death.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2018.01.007
Abstract: The Dutch Euthanasia Act (EA) took effect in 2002 and regulates the ending of one's life by a physician at the request of a patient who is suffering unbearably. According to the Dutch Supreme Court,… read more here.
Keywords: request; jeopardize well; could jeopardize; tired living ... See more keywords
Animal welfare assessment of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual, heavy turkeys
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.11.001
Abstract: On-farm euthanasia of poultry, including turkeys, may not be possible for most people as birds gain weight; thus alternative mechanical methods have been developed. Our objective was to compare mechanical cervical dislocation with the Koechner… read more here.
Keywords: co2 electric; farm euthanasia; co2; euthanasia ... See more keywords
Influence of sedation on onset and quality of euthanasia in sheep.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2017.11.012
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine if dexmedetomidine administered IV prior to euthanasia in sheep affected the speed or quality of euthanasia. Twenty clinically healthy Dorset-cross adult ewes between 1 and 3years of… read more here.
Keywords: sedation onset; euthanasia sheep; euthanasia; quality euthanasia ... See more keywords
Self-destruction or surrender? Religiosity and active versus passive euthanasia
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DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2022.2125104
Abstract: Abstract Previous research suggests that people, especially religious people, are more opposed to active euthanasia, such as a lethal injection, than to passive euthanasia, such as withdrawing life support. The current research proposes a possible… read more here.
Keywords: self destruction; surrender religiosity; destruction surrender; active euthanasia ... See more keywords
Challenges in pastoral care practice in euthanasia: A concept mapping study among Dutch protestant pastors.
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DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2023.2168795
Abstract: This study explores the various difficulties that protestant pastors experience in the context of care for parishioners with a wish for euthanasia. In a reproducible and non-subjective way, using the concept mapping method, we cluster… read more here.
Keywords: concept mapping; care; euthanasia; protestant pastors ... See more keywords
International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Position Statement: Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2016.0290
Abstract: Abstract Background: Reports about regulations and laws on Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) are becoming increasingly common in the media. Many groups have expressed opposition to euthanasia and PAS while those in favor argue… read more here.
Keywords: physician assisted; position; euthanasia physician; euthanasia ... See more keywords
Dealing with requests for euthanasia in incompetent patients with dementia. Qualitative research revealing underexposed aspects of the societal debate
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac310
Abstract: Abstract Objectives In the Netherlands, a case of euthanasia of an incompetent patient with dementia and an advance euthanasia directive (AED) caused great societal unrest and led to a petition signed by more than 450… read more here.
Keywords: petition; euthanasia; societal debate; sneaky euthanasia ... See more keywords
Reasons for ambivalence about accepting addiction as a reason for performing euthanasia.
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DOI: 10.1111/add.14246
Abstract: We accept that euthanasia may be a considered decision made by people with terminal and progressive illnesses. We would not proscribe addiction as a reason for performing euthanasia, but we are uneasy that physicians may… read more here.
Keywords: addiction reason; reason performing; performing euthanasia; euthanasia ... See more keywords
The ethics of euthanasia in dementia: A qualitative content analysis of case summaries (2012-2020).
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17707
Abstract: BACKGROUND The practice of euthanasia in dementia has thus far been described both in terms of its empirical patient characteristics and its ethical questions. However, 40 new cases have been published since the last study.… read more here.
Keywords: content analysis; qualitative content; euthanasia; euthanasia dementia ... See more keywords