A qualitative focus group study on legal experts’ views regarding euthanasia requests based on an advance euthanasia directive

A qualitative focus group study on legal experts’ views regarding euthanasia requests based on an advance euthanasia directive

Abstract Background The Dutch Euthanasia law permits euthanasia in patients with advanced dementia lacking decisional capacity based on advance euthanasia directives. Nevertheless, physicians encounter difficulties assessing the criteria for due care in such cases. This study explores the perspectiv...

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Main Authors: D. O. Coers, S. H. Scholten, M. E. de Boer, E. M. Sizoo, M. A. J. M. Buijsen, B. J. M. Frederiks, C. J. W. Leget, C. M. P. M. Hertogh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Euthanasia
Dementia
Legal guidance
Advance euthanasia directives
Decision-making process
Medical ethics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-024-01111-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-024-01111-2

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