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.
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Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders: investigation of 39 Dutch case reports (2012–2021)
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DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2023.69
Abstract: Background Euthanasia review committees (Regionale Toetsingscommissies Euthanasie, RTE) scrutinise all Dutch cases of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (EAS) to review whether six legal ‘due care’ criteria are met, including ‘unbearable suffering without prospect of improvement’.… read more here.
Keywords: intellectual disabilities; case reports; people intellectual; physician assisted ... See more keywords
Attitudes toward the Legalization of Euthanasia or Physician-Assisted Suicide in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Survey
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095183
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the general South Korean public attitudes toward the legalization of euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide (EAS) and examine the reasons underpinning these attitudes. From March–April 2021, we conducted a cross-sectional survey… read more here.
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Euthanasia and physician‐assisted suicide: focus on the data
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DOI: 10.5694/mja16.00132
Abstract: 1 MBritain and the United States began in the late 19th century. Legislation was periodically proposed only to be defeated until, in 1942, Switzerland decriminalised assistance in suicide for cases when there were no “selfish… read more here.
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