Euthanasia in the case of dementia: a survey among Flemish GPs

Background: In Belgium law prohibits euthanasia at the end stage of dementia when patients are no longer able to formulate their will. The number of applications for euthanasia based on dementia is low, but patients and their relatives are searching for access to euthanasia. Aim: This study assessed...

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Main Authors: Jasper Cleemput, Birgitte Schoenmakers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2019-11-01
Series:BJGP Open
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Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/3/4/bjgpopen19X101677