Clinical Considerations in Physician-Assisted Death for Probable Alzheimer’s Disease: Decision-Making Capacity, Anosognosia, and Suffering
Background: Requests for physician-assisted death (PAD) in patients with cognitive impairment are complex and require careful consideration. Of particular difficulty is determination of whether the request is voluntary and well considered. Results: Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) are...
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| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/500183 |