The impact of the euthanasia assessment procedure: a qualitative interview study among adults with psychiatric conditions

The impact of the euthanasia assessment procedure: a qualitative interview study among adults with psychiatric conditions

Abstract Background Assisted dying for adults with psychiatric conditions (APC) is highly controversial but legally possible in a few countries, including Belgium. Previous research has suggested that the complex euthanasia assessment procedure may cause additional suffering in APC but may also indu...

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Main Authors:	Monica Verhofstadt, Kenneth Chambaere, Koen Pardon, Freddy Mortier, Axel Liégeois, Luc Deliens, Kurt Audenaert
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2022-06-01
Series:	BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:	Euthanasia Mental disorders End-of-life decisions Assisted suicide
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04039-2

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