Euthanasia requests in dementia cases; what are experiences and needs of Dutch physicians? A qualitative interview study

Euthanasia requests in dementia cases; what are experiences and needs of Dutch physicians? A qualitative interview study

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, in 2002, euthanasia became a legitimate medical act, only allowed when the due care criteria and procedural requirements are met. Legally, an Advanced Euthanasia Directive (AED) can replace direct communication if a patient can no longer express his own wishes...

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Main Authors: Jaap Schuurmans, Romy Bouwmeester, Lamar Crombach, Tessa van Rijssel, Lizzy Wingens, Kristina Georgieva, Nadine O’Shea, Stephanie Vos, Bram Tilburgs, Yvonne Engels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Euthanasia
Dementia
Elderly
Elderly care physician general practitioners
Primary care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-019-0401-y

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