Complexities in consultations in case of euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide: a survey among SCEN physicians

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide (EAS) is allowed if due care criteria are met. One criterion is consultation of a second independent physician, often SCEN physicians. The public debate about EAS focuses on patients with psychiatric disorders, dementia...

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Main Authors: Tessa D. Bergman, H. Roeline W. Pasman, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-019-1063-z