Physicians’ views on the role of relatives in euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide decision-making: a mixed-methods study among physicians in the Netherlands

Abstract Background Relatives have no formal position in the practice of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (EAS) according to Dutch legislation. However, research shows that physicians often involve relatives in EAS decision-making. It remains unclear why physicians do (not) want to involve...

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Main Authors: Sophie C. Renckens, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Agnes van der Heide, H. Roeline Pasman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-024-01031-1