Euthanasia and other end-of-life decisions: a mortality follow-back study in Belgium
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study compares prevalence and types of medical end-of-life decisions between the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities of Belgium. This is the first nationwide study that can make these comparisons and the first measure...
Main Authors: | Bossuyt Nathalie, Bilsen Johan, Deschepper Reginald, Van den Block Lieve, Van Casteren Viviane, Deliens Luc |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-03-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/79 |
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