OBJECTIVE: To describe the form and content of ethics policies on euthanasia in Flemish
hospitals and the possible influence of religious affiliation on policy content. METHODS …

Abstract In 2015, euthanasia accounted for 4.5% of deaths in the Netherlands, of which 93%
were performed by a GP. Historically, a conflict of physician's duties—to alleviate …

Within developed nations, there is increasing public debate about and apparent
endorsement of the appropriateness of euthanasia as an autonomous choice to die in the …

Background There has been no in-depth research of public attitudes on withholding or
withdrawing life-prolonging treatment, euthanasia, assisted suicide and physician assisted …

Background Euthanasia and physician assisted suicide (PAS) are highly debated upon
particularly in the light of medical advancement and an aging society. Little is known about …

Background: Legalization of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide has been heavily
debated in many countries. To help inform this debate, we describe the practices of …

Objectives To investigate the attitudes of Greek intensive care unit (ICU) medical and
nursing staff towards euthanasia. Background ICU physicians and nurses deal with end-of …

Background: Despite the significant role of nurses in end-of-life care, their attitudes towards
euthanasia are under-represented both in the current literature and the controversial debate …

Attitudes toward euthanasia differ between individuals and populations, and in many studies
the medical profession is more reluctant than the general public. Our goal was to explore …

Background: Euthanasia and other end-of-life decisions are acceptable to the large majority
of the Dutch public. Insight in the relationships of such acceptance, with characteristics …