Health care providers’ early experiences of assisted dying in Aotearoa New Zealand: an evolving clinical service

Health care providers’ early experiences of assisted dying in Aotearoa New Zealand: an evolving clinical service

Abstract Background In November 2021, assisted dying (AD) became lawful in Aotearoa New Zealand. A terminally ill person may now request, and receive, pharmacological assistance (self-administered or provided by a medical practitioner/nurse practitioner) to end their life, subject to specific legal...

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Main Authors: Jeanne Snelling, Jessica Young, Sophie Beaumont, Kate Diesfeld, Ben White, Lindy Willmott, Jacqualine Robinson, Tess Moeke-Maxwell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Assisted dying
Euthanasia
End of life policy and practice
Provider perspectives
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-023-01222-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-023-01222-4

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